Date:         Mon, 22 Jun 1998 20:06:29 -0400
Reply-To:     David Raistrick <keen@FINALLY.ATLASTA.NET>
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From:         David Raistrick <keen@FINALLY.ATLASTA.NET>
Subject:      Re: Help with brakes!!
Comments: To: Charles Michaux <cmichaux@CAROLINANET.COM>
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On Sun, 22 Jun 2098, Charles Michaux wrote:

> I've got a problem with the brakes on my '91 Westy.  They will not release
> and the rotor get red hot long with the wheels.
>
> The problem started about 2 months ago and my dealer said I had a bad
> rotors and replaced both along with the master cylinder ($1,200.00).  I was
> driving this weekend and started having the same problem.
>
> Anyone have a idea what is wrong?

From my experiances with older Volks, I'd say one of two (or three!)
things: the master cylinder pushrod is adjusted to tight, so the master
cylinder never completely releases.

Perhaps something in the vacuum booster servo is bad, allowing it to
contine to apply pressure when it shouldn't?

Or, a kinked/rotted/etc rubber brake line.  Or perhaps a steel line that
is kinked or clogged.  Either way, it would hold pressure at the wheel,
and keep the brake on.  Is it one wheel or both, or perhaps even the
rears?

(and, btw, IMHO, the dealer should cover the cost of fixing whatever it
takes, at this point since it was their missdiagnosis....but then, that's
why I dont trust shops...:)

later....david
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David Raistrick  '69 Westy-Itchigo                      keen@finally.atlasta.net
                 '82 Westy-Baby Maxine (Mom's)
                 '66 SO-44 Westy (coming soon!)         in Augusta Ga