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747DRVR Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2016 Posts: 5 Location: Miami
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:43 pm Post subject: Bad brakes |
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I have had my Thing for about 4 months and love it.I have replaced the front drums and pads and the brakes were working pretty good.I have ordered new brake hoses and am just waiting for time to swap them out.This morning I went to drive the car after a week of sitting and the pedal went all the way down without the car stopping.I tried pumping the pedal a bunch of times but nothing.I then noticed the pedal was only coming back a little bit.I brought the pedal all the way back with my foot and pumped the brakes 2 times and now I have brakes.Took it for a short drive and everything seemed to be working.Let it sit for a couple of hours and then tried it again.Brakes are still ok.What do you think the problem was?My 17 year old daughter drives the car quite a bit so I need the brakes to work well.I suppose a new master cylinder is in the works |
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EDragnDean Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2005 Posts: 1148 Location: Vancouver, WA
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747DRVR Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2016 Posts: 5 Location: Miami
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 6:19 pm Post subject: Re: Bad brakes |
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The reservoir still has plenty of fluid.It doesnt seem to be leaking.The main problem looks like the pedal didn't go all the way back up.I also noticed one of the rear metal lines is a bit crushed |
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EDragnDean Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2005 Posts: 1148 Location: Vancouver, WA
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Bad brakes |
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Pedal return happens when you let off of the brakes, and pressure pushes back the pedal/system. Either pressure is leaving the system, you should see leakage somewhere, or the pressure is unable to return. This is commonly caused by collapsed soft lines (much more pressure when you push down, then it doesn't flow back, which will also cause brakes to squeal, or pull left/right). Could be your pinched hard line, but I would expect wheel cylinders, softlines, master cylinder. Suggest you replace all with German parts. _________________ 63 Double Cab http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=443823&highlight=deanos
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747DRVR Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2016 Posts: 5 Location: Miami
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Bad brakes |
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Thanks alot.I have all the soft lines ready to go.I always replace them when I buy a new car along with bleeding the brakes.I just have to order the MC and rear metal line.Thanks for your help |
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