Date:         Fri, 16 Mar 2001 14:10:06 EST
Reply-To:     Oxroad@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeffrey R <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Brake pedal pumping/master cyl Q
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While my rear brake shoes needed adjusting there was still good wear left on
the shoes. This brought the pedal up in my case--and set the e-brake to about
three clicks which actually holds the bus now.

But about the master cylinder. How does one know when it's time? Is there a
test? My bus pulls to the right on braking--and I haven't fully checked out
why-sticking caliper? lazy caliper on left front? Alignment out?

But if the master cylinder is going or leaking internally are there "zones"?
Meaning would only the right front caliper and left rear shoes work and would
that cause a pull ro one side?

Truth is I think I got off too easy adjusting the rear shoes--so how do I
check the master cyinder and how to I check if the right is braking harder
than the left?

Any education appreciated.

TIA
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA

In a message dated 3/16/2001 12:39:25 AM Pacific Standard Time,
NigelB@FOSCHINI.CO.ZA writes:

> Have you checked your rear shoes? If they are not adjusted properley or they
>  are worn past the limit, you have to pump the pedal twice or thrice to get
>  the shoe to press against the drum.