Re: [T3] Brake Bleeding - Soft Brake Issue

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 25 Sep 2006 at 17:20, Ben wrote:

> I think I just need to adjust my rear brakes...I haven;t gotten  
> around to jacking up the car to do this, but I found if I pull a  
> couple of clicks up on my e-brake I can get it so I don't have to  
> pump the brake.   So, I'm assuming this mean my brake pads are too  
> far away from the drum.

Yes, that's a good way to check, and I agree with your conclusion. 
But don't just drive around now with the PB pulled up. It's best to 
operate with the pistons fully seated in the cylinders.

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