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> So now I have a brake problem: My brakes are sticking and I have to > sort of pull the pedal toward me to release them. Looked in Bentley > and it doesn't look good. I'm going to try to adjust the pedal > freeplay but I'm pessimistic [its my nature]. Sounds like your pedal itself is sticky. This is Probably just rust or dirt and not a hydraulic problem at all. You may find that the pedal return spring is broken. Don't try to adjust the free play until the pedal will return by itself. > Let me ask you all: > what sort of troubleshooting proc. should I go through to be certain > I have a master cylinder problem. It is probably NOT a master cyl problem. > I'm very idiot level with these > cars so I'm willing after a point to take it in to a mechanic. BUT: > with one contingency - Are t3 Brakes (mine's a 72 sqbk) the same as > Beetle brakes of that year? Or do beetles not do the disc in > front/drum in back thing? There are both similarities and differences. Karmann Ghias have front disks. Jim - Jim Adney temporarily away from home ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe