Date:         Wed, 27 Nov 1996 09:33:30 PST
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From:         kdlewis@juno.com (kenneth d lewis)
Subject:      Re: self-adjusting brakes?

Scott;
Since the rear brakes last so long (70k to 130k miles) and wheel
cylinders are so cheap($23) I recommend you replace them both at the
same time. 
Good Luck
Ken Lewis
kdlewis@juno.com
86 doublecab
85GL

On Wed, 27 Nov 1996 01:03:23 -0600 Scott Maurer <smaur@worldnet.att.net>
writes:
>I replaced the rear brake shoes on my '84 Vanagon GL.  The Bently 
, I shifted the wheel cylinder piston and some fluid leaked from
>one side. I hope this was because I pushed the piston out too far and 
>not a failing wheel cylinder?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Scott Maurer
>'84 Vanagon GL
>
>

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