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Re: [T3] Brake Problems


On 10 Nov 2003 at 17:03, The Rossos wrote:

> I don't think this is the case because the pedal goes all of the way to the
> floor with no, or very little, braking at all until the pedal is pumped
> several times.  I did adjust my pedal free play.
> 
> I will let you no if adjusting the rear brakes works, but if not, is it
> possible I got a bad master cylinder from RMMW?  It arrived with no plugs or
> caps on any of the openings like I am used to seeing.

Get someone to pump while you watch at the wheel. If the fluid spurts out with 
each pump then the MC is probably okay. I agree that it's odd that the MC came 
without plugs or caps, but if there were a problem there I'd expect you to see 
no spurting, or air bubbles coming out.

You should also make sure you have the rear adjusters turned the right way. The 
slots are canted, so the bottom of the slot should face somewhat upwards.

Make sure you aren't pumping brake fluid out under the gas pedal. Lift the 
carpet and look.

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