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Date:         Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:40:03 -0400
Reply-To:     "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
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Our friends drove their 90 Westy, for about 30 miles with the emergency brake engaged.

Now, they indicate that their brakes are very soft, and don't feel right.

I changed their Master Cly last year, and did the front pads... but now need a bit if guidance as

to where to begin.

I assume that the rear cylinder(s) may be shot, as well as the shoes and maybe the drum(s).

Does the emergency brake just engage the right rear or both wheels?

Could driving the van with emergency brake engaged for that long have a direct relationship to the soft peddle?

Just looking for some advise on where to begin... and none of the "take care of the loose nut behind the wheel first"!

Thanks!

Jack R.

N. of Detroit


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