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Date:         Tue, 7 Oct 2003 23:06:51 -0000
Reply-To:     kfilc <kfilc@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         kfilc <kfilc@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Brakes
Comments: To: dan@hobbyetc.com
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Thanks for all the advices to fix my brake problem. KARL ----- Original Message ----- From: <dan@hobbyetc.com> To: "kfilc" <kfilc@SYMPATICO.CA> Cc: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 7:26 PM Subject: RE: Brakes

> Try stomping on the pedal. > > I just replaced my brake master cylinder. If I pressed the pedal gently, I could push it to the floor. If I stomped on it, I could stop. > > I suspect the seal around the piston would "parachute" out a little with a faster pedal application. > > Just a guess, but the new master cylinder fixed mine. > > Dan Brideau > > > > Original Message ----------------------- > Need some help ! > > Drove my 80 yesterday and every thing was fine. Try her this morning and > don't have a brake anymore. Seems like air in the line. When I pump I have > some function but the pedal goes slow down. Checked the break fluid, to the > upper line, checked for puddles, none. Anybody with some explanations? > > KARL > >


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