Re: [T3] Crates rear brakes

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 27 Aug 2005 at 20:46, Keith Park wrote:

> Well, the pedal on the Crate is frozen to the floor :)  There are teflon
> coated bushings in there that usually need cleaning and relubing after 30
> years.

I think you'll find that the bushings are just bronze. 914s used nylon (or some 
plastic) and they got attacked by brake fluid. Poor choice of materials.

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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