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Date:         Sat, 13 Dec 1997 22:01:13 -0700
Reply-To:     "Michael A. Radtke" <m.radtke@ELM.AZ05.BULL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.sdsc.edu>
From:         "Michael A. Radtke" <m.radtke@ELM.AZ05.BULL.COM>
Subject:      Air in Brake Circuit

Hello,


'84 GL.


Yesterday, my brake pedal started going nearly to the floor.  So, I checked
the rear drums and the brakes were in good adjustment.  The disks have no
adjustment.  From this, I concluded that I needed a new master cylinder.
 No further tests were done.


Today, I installed a new master cylinder.  However, I am not able to bleed
the front brakes.  The first sign of trouble was when I started getting a
fine foam out the bleeder ... almost like whipped cream.  Finally, that
quit, but I still get air.  No matter how long I bleed them, I still get
air from both front wheels.


I am lost.  What should I do next?


Help please,
Mike




Michael A. Radtke  -  Z74               Voice: 602-862-4897
Bull                                      FAX:         4853
13430 N. Black Canyon Hwy.
Phoenix, AZ  85029                      Email: m.radtke@bull.com
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