Date:         Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:23:24 -0400
Reply-To:     Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: No brakes
Comments: To: ccsvanagon@WMCONNECT.COM
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Chris we sell a German Brake Master Cylinder for $120.  This is OE
cylinder.  Or we have an econo version that is made in the EU for $79.
I have installed this cheaper one on my sister's Westy and it works well
so far (it has been about a year).  Let me know if I can help you out.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com


C. Chris Snyder wrote:
> On the way home this afternoon, I put my foot on the brake pedal and It went to the floor!! Luckily I had plenty of room to get around the guy in front lol. If I pump the pedal, I get my brakes back.
>
> I checked the master cylinder when I got home and it is full. I have good brakes now so am wondering if maybe it jut had a air pocket or trash in the line that kept the brakes from working and now it's cleared it self from the line.
>
> It doesn't make any difference if the car is running or not so it's not the power boaster. I am sure it's the master cylinder.
>
> What is a good one cost? I think it's easy to fix my self.
>
> Also, I understand that the reservoir for the master cylinder is not available any more.
>
> Chris
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