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> Hi all, > > I have just bought a 1965 1500N base model squareback. Congrats! > The brakes are a bit funny on it, they want to lock up under > only moderate pressure, when I press on them very lightly > they work all right. Sounds like the typical brake hose problem. Mine did that when I bought it also, I think the hoses narrow with age then applying too much pressure makes them collapse. After replacing the hoses all was well. > Anyway, it is late now and I am working early in the morning > so it is off to bed. Hopefully the car won't look any worse > when I see it in daylight! ;-) I cover my cars imperfections by pretending they are not there :). Jason Smith 71 Square FI AT http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org