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Date:         Sat, 14 Jun 2014 17:29:39 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Brake failure
Comments: To: Nomadix <subarusyncro@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <DAE3460C-E867-440F-9531-06B7099D37E6@gmail.com>
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Replace the master cylinder. It’s probably bypassing internally. If not, it’s soaking your carpet and removing paint. BTDT.

Jim

On Jun 14, 2014, at 2:41 PM, Nomadix <subarusyncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Hi list have a question. > > 90 syncro with new 2.2 engine in it. > When I come to stop brakes work fine but at end of brake pedal seems like it gets looser and presses easier. > Was down shifting after coming off freeway got close to end of stop and brake failure. Was able to barely jump curb and pass few cars on grass before down shifting more and pumping brakes to a complete stop.

> Thought maybe a vacuum issue with down shifting so tried to recreate it. This time without family in van. Was not able to recreate situation again. > Today was downhill stopped at gate. Wife jumped out to unlock gate. Brake pedal fully pressed to floor. Wife opened gate brakes failed barely missing her and partial opened gate till I was able to pump brakes several times while downshifting to first to a stop. > > Have checked brake fluid resovorior and at correct level. > > Any suggestions ??? > > Bob


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