Date:         Fri, 19 Mar 2004 07:27:44 -0500
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Very soft brake pedal unless it is pumped?
Comments: To: Kurt Camealy <camealy@CTSR.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <B168EAEE247BB248B87A08A94F43535BAA70@redline02.ctsr.local>
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This is a common problem with reinstalling used brake pads to a
rough rotor.  Your pads are very slightly now miss-aligned
with the old were pattern it had previously setup.  This will
correct itself after driving a few thousand miles.
                                 Eric

Kurt Camealy wrote:

>I just replaced my front bearings (requiring removal of the calipers)
>and my rear brake shoes.  When I went to test drive the car the pedal
>went almost to the floor and then slowly stopped the van.  I followed
>the Bentley exactly on the rear drum adjustment.  I even tightened the
>adjusters until there was drag on the drums then backed off a couple
>clicks.  The emergency brake works great as well.  The system was never
>opened in the front or rear so what is going on?  If I pump the pedal
>the travel is greatly reduced and it firms up to stop the vehicle.  It
>also doesn't appear to sink after pumping until the next time I go to
>brake.  I am leaving for a trip tomorrow and have no clue what is going
>on?
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>HELP!
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>Kurt
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>97 Wolfsburg GL
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