Brakes

[jadney@vwtype3.org (Melissa & Jim)]

>From: "Charles E. Whitney" <clncrew@ziplink.net>

>I have a brake problem.  No pressure, my foor goes to the floor before 
>any braking starts.  I do stop, but ahhh... I am nervous.
>
>There are no leaks in the system.  I've actually had the problem for 
>several months and there is no sign of leakage at the calipers in front, 
>or the cylinders in back.  I have a '67 square.  
>
>I figured it was the master cylinder, so I replaced it, bled the brakes, 
>naturally front and back.  Still I have the problem.
>
>I can build up pretty good pressure after pumping the brake 20 times.
>
>Brake pads and shoes are in great shape, since I replaced them too.  
>Rears shoes are adjusted properly.
>
>Any hints?
>
>I don't see the brake lines bulging anywhere.  I've had the car 6 months 
>and am guessing the lines are original.  Could it be they expand enough 
>to make me loose pressure, but not enough to see?

This sounds like either the rears are not adjusted tight enough and/or there 
is still air in the system.

This does not sound like a master cylinder or line problem.

Jim
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