VANAGON archives -- February 2001, week 1 (#786)

Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 16:09:03 -0500 Reply-To: Tarheel <puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM> Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> From: Tarheel <puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM> Subject: Pumping Brakes

I just replaced my rubber flex lines on my 81 westy. Bled them with one man bleeder.

Prior to swapping the lines I was feeling a little "pulsing" in the brakes when I stepped on the pedal. No pumping was necessary.

Now, I am having to pump the brakes twice to have firm pedal. The pedal holds...it does not slowly go to the floor indicating a leak.

The pulsing is gone.

Rechecked lines for air the old fashioned way(driver pumping brakes and pressure to pedal while I release bleeder) and verified no air..........just clean fluid.

Any ideas? Is there an adjustment to the rears?

Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon Partsmobiles

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