Today I drove Ol' Blue, my #2 '88GL with manual tranny. This is my project van that I rescued after being stored 10 years. Brake fluid is up, no leaks at each brake, good parking brakes - but with engine running the pedal goes almost to the floor. It;s like the vacuum booster for the brakes is boosting. On Ol' Red, with foot on the brake pedal, when the engine starts, I can feel the pedal move as the booster kicks in. Not so on Ol' Blue. When rolling, the brakes are pretty weak, and the pedal is almost on the floor. I have noticed that when I put on the brake, it feels like the brake pedal arm scrubs against something. Anyone have any suggestions as to what the problem might be - and how to approach it. Thanks, John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com |
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