Date:         Fri, 21 May 2010 11:29:03 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Woes
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At 11:05 AM 5/21/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote:
>So, having the brake and the clutch fluids one and the same as our
>VWs do is just a minor interdependence, you're saying?

Eh?  What's wrong with that -- seems like sound economical design to
me, perfectly adapted to the needs of a forward-control vehicle like
the Vanagon.  If the clutch system fails the brakes will still work
perfectly.  True, if a brake line bursts the clutch will run into
problems if you don't keep the reservoir topped off (hint: tape an
inverted quart bottle of brake fluid to the windshield; it will work
like a water "bubbla" as they say in RI).  But you weren't going to
drive with a burst brake line anyway, were you?

Yours,
David