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Date:         Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:24:06 -0400
Reply-To:     "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake
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Comments: To: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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Inspect the rear brakes to make sure shoes have not cracked, drums are within spec, e-brake adjustment is OK etc. Correct whatever shortcomings and bleed the system.

Chris.

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Dnia Mar 21, 2012 o godz. 13:31 Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> napisał(a):

> I thought the rears were self adjusting? > > So I have not replaced my rear drums in like 6 years, I guess this is a good time to flush the fluid, replace the rear drums and front pads again? > > I replaced the cylinders with new ones 6 years ago. > > I am just wondering how best to proceed. > > If there are good resources on the samba or youtube I would appreciate any links. > > Thanks, > Robert > > On Mar 21, 2012, at 1:18 PM, Daryl Christensen wrote: > >> Readjust the rear brakes and it should typically be fine. >> My brother just did that on my Doka en route from Montana, and the pedal >> dropped about 1 1/2" or so. I did Dennis Haynes addition of a washer under >> the lower pivots, repl the seeping cylinders, readjusted and It is back to >> being spiffy. >> >> Daryl of AA Transaxle >> 425-788-4070 >> "On the cutting edge of Old technology" >> 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk >> 90 Doka Tristar w/2.5 Subie >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of >> Robert Stewart >> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:19 AM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.

>> >> Hello Everyone, >> >> I replaced my front brake pads several months ago and the pressure has been >> great since. The other day someone other than myself pulled my emergency >> brake lever. I did not know and wound up driving with it on for 20 minutes >> on the highway. I started to smell something and I immediately released it. >> After doing so I realized my brake pressure on the pedal sank a bit. >> >> What happened and how do I resolve this? >> >> I have not checked my brake fluid level since this happened. I will check it >> but what can I do to resolve this? >> >> Thanks, >> Robert >> Bloomingburg NY >> -- >> Rob >> Bloomingburg, New York >> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver >> 257,777 miles - automatic, engine rebuilt with 7K on it, all new fuel and

>> coolant lines in engine bay. New front brake pads.


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