Re: [T3] brake bleeding question

[type3weezer@comcast.net]

My Bentley also says it should be 143.5mm but it seems like too much play. I extended the push rod and got less free play(about 7mm) but I couldn't tell you the length. I adjusted it without taking it apart.--
John
65 square (weezer)
04 jetta
It may be ugly but she's all mine!



> I measured 2 pushrods downstairs, and they both came out to about 153mm. So 
> that's your ball park for a type 3.
> 
> I have an early VW manual which gives the nominal length as 143.5mm +/- 5mm. I 
> suspect this is the wrong number and should be 153.5 or ? Perhaps someone out 
> there has some more data.

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