Re: [T3] Brake problems

["Mark Seaton" <Markse@mo-sys.com>]

Hi Doug, are the bleeder valves you're adjusting at the top of the caliper?
Mine have valves top and bottom but it is the uppermost ones that you should
be bleeding.

Mark Seaton,
'73 Fasty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "gray, douglas" <douglas.gray@judicial.state.co.us>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 6:22 PM
Subject: RE: [T3] Brake problems


> 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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