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On Mon, 2002-02-11 at 10:48, Jason R. Ford wrote: > Take a good look at the plumbing from underneath while someone pumps on > > the brakes. Watch for things which are moving, but shouldn't be. I've seen > > MCs which were not tightened down, and it is somewhat common to find the > > little spring clips which fix the ends of the hard lines to be left off by > some > > PO along the line. Either fault should be fixed promptly. > > > > I would expect a "click" to be caused by some external thing like this > rather > > than an internal hydraulic fault. > > > It did sound external. It was only when Michelle pushed the pedal > COMPLETELY down to the floor. It sounded like it was coming from around the > MC. I plan on getting under there tonight. > > Jason > 68 Notch (Nadine) > Check that the bolts that mount the MC have the spacer sleeves installed. It is very common for these to be missing, and then the MC moves when the pedal is pushed. -- Russ Wolfe '66 FB MT (It drove) '71 FB AT russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe