Date:         Wed, 4 Jun 2003 00:12:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: vacuum servo question
Comments: To: Craig <jimcricket@KENDRA.COM>
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There should not be any oil in the vacuum servo. You have a leaking
master cylinder.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Craig
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 11:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: vacuum servo question

Hello all,

I can't STOP buying new components for my braking system on my 81 van
with
a hydraulic clutch. Ok, I have mushy pedal that eventually goes to the
floor at stoplights on inclines. I now have new rear shoes and calipers.
I
just purchased a new master cylinder and upon draining all the nasty,
partially blackish brake fluid I removed the old master cylinder to
discover---

fluid or oil, lube? in the the vacuum servo unit!

Is this normal? I hope so or else cha ching! at some parts outlet.

As the sun sets in the west, I gather my tools, and begin planning my
day
with public transportation.

Any advice or help is appreciated. Craig