Re: [T3] Brake problems

["Daniel Baum" <daniel@type34.info>]

<x-charset windows-1255>Told you it was a silly question . . .


D.



> That's not the problem, because fluid leaks out when the bleeder valve is
> loosened, however, I did replace it with a dual resevoir.
>
> Doug
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Daniel Baum [SMTP:daniel@type34.info]
> > Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 11:23 AM
> > To: type3@vwtype3.org
> > Subject: Re: [T3] Brake problems
> >
> > Silly question; did you replace the brake fluid reservoir with a dual
> > circuit one?
> >
> > Would that cause your problem if you haven't?
> >
> > Daniel
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Here's the scenario:
> > >
> > > 62 Type 34
> > >
> > > New parts:
> > > M/C
> > > rebuilt later(73) front calipers
> > > new brake lines(front+rear), but not main line thru pan
> > > new brake hoses(front+rear)
> > > new wheel cylinders
> > >
> > > I've tried to bleed the system, but can't get pressure to the front
> > > calipers. When I loosen the bleeder valves on the front calipers,
fluid
> > runs
> > > out, but when I pump the pedal, nothing. The rear is bleeding out
fine.
> > I've
> > > adjusted the push rod to the M/C, but the Bentley states it should not
> > be
> > > adjusted from the stock position. Have I installed a bad M/C? It was
> > bench
> > > bled. Any other early, single circuit guys out there have this problem
> > when
> > > converting to a dual circuit M/C?
> > >
> > > Help!
> > >
> > > Doug
> > >
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