Date:         Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:58:51 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Weak Brakes - '88GL
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  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

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John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com