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Re: E-brake sticking



>I have a problem with my Squareback's emergency brake.  When I leave it
>on, even overnight, it is frozen up in the morning, as if it is rusted
>stuck.  I've taken to just leaving it in gear when I park, but this is
>obviously not a good long-term solution.  The shoes are only about a year
>old, and the brakes have been adjusted to a couple of different positions.

Your emergency brake cables are probably just frozen.  The fix it to replace 
them--they are still available.

Your rear brake cylinders might also be sticking.  They are easy to rebuild 
right on the car.

Jim
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       Melissa Kepner                                    Jim Adney
       jadney@vwtype3.org              jadney@vwtype3.org
                             Laura Kepner-Adney
                             Madison, Wisconsin
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