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Re: [T3] Fasty Brake Problem


On 31 Oct 2002, at 6:59, Doug Brashear wrote:

> However, the last operational item that needs to be
> corrected is the brake system.  Though I've already
> bled the brakes some, the pedal will still sink to
> towards the floor, slowly, if you hold the pedal.  If
> I do this a lot it looks like the fluid level in the
> reservoir goes down, but I can't find a leak anywhere!

Have you looked for wetness on the floor just in FRONT of the gas pedal? 
You will have to pull up the carpet and it is even easier to see if you remove 
the angled plate under the pedals. Leaks out of the rear facing mouth of the 
MC are the most common failure mode, but internal leaks that just allow the 
pedal to slowly sink are possible.  It is also common for the long center 
brake line to rust thru just under the gas pedal hinge.

Look at this area closely while pressing the pedal with your left hand.

If it is an original ATe MC I can rebuild it. This will give you a better and 
cheaper end result than buying a new Brazilan (or worse) one.  

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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