On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 7:41 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Yes they should last longer but intermittent use allows for some rust to > form in the cylinder barrel between the piston cups and outer boot. Then > when the piston does move the leaks begin. > > Also depending on brake shoe material you may be ready for brakes anyway. > > Dennis
I understand what you mean. Just didn't know. Hence my "*sigh*". Just was miffed. Figured they should last if not used that much. True to my MO, my Westy gets used on a few random short trips between longer camping trips. Plus I used the brakes as little as possible. I can see how that likely affected the cylinders. The shoes are fine and wearing well. (faulty ones replaced... were cracking) Good news is long brake line came out in one piece, and I'm half way to finishing that job! Thanks Dennis, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines |
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