I replaced the calipers on my 84 vanagon and bleed my brake lines (in the wrong order it seems, I did front first, then back). So, my test drive through the neighborhood had my pedal going to the floor on the first pump and then my brakes were firm. Now, driving today (after doing nothing else), my brakes are firm and feel great! What could have happened? I still plan to take off the back wheels and look at the adjustment of the rear brakes and bleed the system again, but it doesn't make any sense. I was going to put in a new master cylinder too, but perhaps that won't matter now. Seems a bit odd doesn't it? Blake 84 westy |
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