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>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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