Date:         Mon, 26 Apr 1999 10:01:58 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: braided SST brake lines
Comments: To: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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EMZ wrote:
>
>   And what would you like me to do to them. I have been
> up and down both sides of the brakes over the past 2 1/2
> years. Other then a little rust on the front rotors,
> they are in perfect shape. I can only get the E-brake on
> 1 chick, it's adjusted so well?
>
Eric,
If it were my van, I would try bleeding the brakes again, starting with
the furthest wheel from the master cylinder, e.g. the right rear, and
working back to the left front. If this doesn't help, and the pads and
shoes are in good condition and you have no leaks anywhere, then it's
time for some GOOD pro help.
Since you have a stronger engine than stock, list wisdom holds that your
brakes should be better than stock. I do not understand that "wisdom",
unless you start driving much faster than you previously did. In my
mind, brakes should be the very best you can make them, regardless of
what's in the engine compartment.
There's lots of good brake info in the archives, too.
Good luck!
Larry