[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] [New Search]
In a message dated 10/20/01 1:47:40 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jadney@vwtype3.org writes: << I wonder if you parking brake is adjusted properly. It's cables should be loosened up and then the rear shoes adjusted. Then, and only then, should the cables be adjusted. Adjusting these wrong can lead to other problems, but I don't see how it could lead to your symptoms, however.>> well Im unsure if my shoes were adjusted first then the e-brake, but I can do it again to make sure. My e-brake works great though. <> I dont know if they are turn wrong, but my brakes worked great a few years ago(last time I drove it) and so Im assuming they are fine, Ive never really messed with them other than adjustments. <<We're also assuming that you got all the return springs and hardward in there right, as well as the little locating springs/cups/pins, and the parking brake lever and equalizing bar. >> All fine. BUT if even if my rear were all out of wack(besides a leak), wouldnt my front engage better than they do? Dont the front brakes engage 75% or so more than the rear? I have to pump way too many times to get pressure. I know that after a few pumps ALL of my brakes engage otherwise I wouldnt have such good pressure and braking power when I do pump. Anotherwords after 4 or so pumps they are just about perfect. Is it possible to vacume air somewhere but not leak fluid? Ive been through my system so many times now that I understand the way they work better than ever before, but i just dont get it. Its a simple concept. Im missing something somewhere. Also, why would my brakes have really good pressure when Im parked? Its when my wheels are turning do I have problems. To make sure Im bleeding correctly....... bleeding procedure is as follows: start with farthest from MC first, Right Rear: pump till pressure, hold. open valve, close valve. release peddle. Left Rear, same Front Right, same Front Left, same Is that correct? Jeremy 67sqbk Tacoma ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org