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Date:         Mon, 1 Jul 2002 20:10:02 -0700
Reply-To:     Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 86 syncro brake questions
Comments: To: AudibleA@AOL.COM
In-Reply-To:  <7f.2862cdcd.2a513066@aol.com>
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 Andy,
Your braking problem sounds like the brake master cylinder is going bad.  Try bleeding the brakes to see if that helps at all. If the symptoms continue and you are not loosing any brake fluid from the wheel cylinders, them I would take a look at replacing the master cylinder.
It is a fairly easy job to do and I can provide you instructions if you wish.
Cheers and have a good 4th.
Joel
89 Syncro Westy MV
Rochester NY.


  "Andy \"The Music Man\"" <AudibleA@AOL.COM> wrote: My brakes suddenly lost a lot of stopping power, all I've checked so far was
to see of there was any fluid loss, none noticed, so what should I check for?
Brake servo?


2nd problem is a loud tick from the left hand valve cover area, it goes away
after a while too. Stuck valve?? ( I've never had this problem on my Westy)


Your input is greatly appreciated. I would consider trading this van for a
decent BMW motorcycle. I'd keep it if it was pop top.


Andy
71 Westy
99 NB Turbo GLX
93 BMW K75 >>




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