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On 2 Jun 2002, at 1:30, Rainman wrote: > But now I can't seem to consistently get the brakes to release...i works on > the the rear brakes for an hour or so, and the first few pumps on one side it > seems to release fine, but the drivers side will not even spin under power > when up on jack stands...it will spin maybe once around if I pop the clutch, > then it just stops...the passenger side seems to be working fine. Your rubber line to the driver's side has deteoriated inside and is acting like a check valve; it won't let pressure out. Replace it. > Also, when i was being stupid, which is more often lately, I could not get > the rear PS drum off I was trying to beat it loose with a 3lb sledge, just > trying to break the rust free...idiot...i broke a small portion of the outer > casing...it sort of makes a "u" shape before it curve back to the insde...am I > ok, or do I have to replace the drum immediately? As long as the inside braking surface is not cracked, it is probably okay. There will be a small imbalance, but the radius is small and you probably won't feel it. Keep your eyes open for a swap meet replacement. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe