Re: [T3] Just added a '65 Squareback to my collection!

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 7 May 2003 at 6:59, Ben Doughney wrote:

> on 6/5/2003 11:27 PM, jason.smith@sarcom.com at jason.smith@sarcom.com
> wrote:

> > 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.
> 
> They were replaced in '97, can they go bad that quickly?

It's probably not your hoses. It might be rusty disks/drums, or sticky pads or 
calipers, or just rust on the rear backing plates. You'll have to see if it 
gets better as you drive it a bit, or just get in there and clean things up 
anyway.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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