I don't think Vanagon brakes are nearly as firm as modern cars to begin with. You've probably had the rears self adjust so there is less pedal travel, or perhaps a bubble worked its way out of the master. I just did a complete brake job including rebuild calipers and new hoses all around and they still feel softer than I'd like. I found these brakes difficult to bleed, even with my Motive Products pressure bleeder. I needed to do it twice a day apart. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of J Stewart Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 7:43 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Interesting Thing About My Brakes.... I've had my '85 Westy a little over two years now, and when I first bought it the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I did a complete brake job including fluid flush, and the pedal got a lot better, but never as firm as I'd like it to be (and not like my other Westys) Since I have a company vehicle the Westy gets weekend use only. Well, do to a labor dispute at work, the company vehicles are now parked at my office, and I have to drive 60 miles round trip every day to/from my office. Since the Westy is now getting daily use, the pedal has gotten a lot firmer. What does this mean? I'd always assumed a new master cylinder was not far off in the future... Jeff
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