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• tune up
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jun 97 14:00:27 CDT
  ...a really good bicycle tire pump> - check brake system for proper fluid level, leaks, damage. - check brake pedal for free play and pedal travel...
• Re: Sudden clutch nothing...while parked
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 20:21:45 -0700
  So the fluid level was ok when your clutch was still working? A slow leak over time might not leave an easily visible stain...
• Re: Help Please, Lost Brakes :-(
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 19:38:57 -0700
  ...If the brake fluid looks like thin black water.. and MC is original ....highly likely your MC has served out its useful life. I...
• Re: No Clutch-Thankks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:05:37 +0000
  ...The first thing I check was the brake fluid reservoir and there was fluid in there, so I was confused. It is way low...
• Re: Brazilian Master Cylinder... Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:12:34 -0500
  ...Fluid level is the same and > I am not out of fluid. The E-Brake works fine. Could > there be a possibility the brake...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:31:51 -0400
  ...brake pressure on the pedal sank a bit. > > What happened and how do I resolve this? > > I have not checked my brake fluid level...
• Hot clutch works, cold clutch doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:36:10 -0400
  ...Fluid is clean, new, and at the proper level. I am pretty much convinced that it's air in the system but if bleeding...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:56:27 -0700
  ...The brake fluid level remains almost constant when the rear bake pads wear out. When new pads are put on the pistons need to...
• Re: Automatic Problems
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:05:40 -0800
  Are you absolutely sure the fluid level is OK...???Check it on a level spot when fluid is warm while idling in park....there...
• Instructions for replacing the Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 16:25:03 -0800
  ...first was drain enough fluid from thereservoir on the brake master cylinder to go below the clutch mastercylinder line level. - I syphoned it out...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:25:48 -0400
  ...If no leaks and the fluid level is good then you need to look at the rear brakes or a bad master cylinder. The...
• Re: Hot clutch works, cold clutch doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 10:53:17 -0400
  ...Fluid is clean,new, and at the proper level. I am pretty much convinced that it's air in the system but if bleeding...
• Re: Brake Problem maybe resolved?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 11:26:05 -0700
  ...If you have OK fluid level, there are a limited number of things that can cause your symptoms. They are: 1. Rear brakes out...
• Re: Storing Van outside over winter???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:45:18 -0500
  ...If you don't use the emergency brake, don't engage it. Brake fluid is almost always overlooked. It should be flushed every two...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:55:44 -0400
  ...brake pressure on the pedal sank a bit. >> >> What happened and how do I resolve this? >> >> I have not checked my brake fluid level...
• Re: Brake fade on trip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Sep 2019 19:16:14 -0700
  Hey Stuart, Well I can’t say for sure if I boiled the fluid. Maybe localized with old brake fluid? Can’t say. And...
• Re: Clutch Help
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:16:34 -0800
  ...Check the fluid level in the reservoir, which is behind the instruments, under the cowl cover that you reach behind and give a firm...
• Re: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 12:36:12 -0700
  ...the flow of fluid when the > van > isn't level. > > 4. What is the consensus on adjusting the rear brakes? adjust them > close > and...
• High Country Bus Festival
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 17:01:08 -0700
  ...auto-transmixer full, tire pressure checked good, W/W fluid full, brakes checked, leveling jacks on board for the steep camp site, now for...
• Clutch Problems / Brake Fluid Replacement
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 15:52:21 -0400
  ...thought it was low or dirty brake fluid. Its funny because after looking at my Bentley the level was the first thing I checked...
• Re: *Sigh* Leaky Wheel Cylinder (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:57:05 -0700
  ...them out faster, but the real > problem is moisture in the brake fluid settling on the bottom of the > cylinder and eating away at...
• Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:40:17 -0600
  ...Thot it was low brake fluid so fudged my way home & topped off resevoir which was only down 1/2" +-. Depressed clutch & brake several...
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 19 May 2006 01:20:10 -0400
  ...The left front > caliper was pretty soaked w/ brake fluid, though not much in the tube on > the bleeder. Fluid seemed to be seeping...
• Re: Clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 May 2003 09:38:31 -0600
  First be sure the fluid tank is up to level. Then disconnect the hydraulic line where it fits the slave cylinder and see what...
• 87 westy: preventative maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 14:09:35 -0400
  ...change coolant, fuel hoses, brake fluid. is there anything else one should exchange while the coolant is out, i mean, are there hoses that...
• Re: Problem finding a gear 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 10:36:39 -0400
  Check the simple things first, how's your brake fluid level? If it's low, top it up and check for leaks in the...
• Middle of BC trip report, roadside repair update and brake question
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 14:28:43 -0700
  ...Does not leak brake fluid visibly and I don't see the level going down in the reservoir. I'm guessing maybe master cylinder...
• Re: Squish......OR CHANGE TO SPLAT, IF NOT FIXED!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:24:52 -0500
  ...if I > suddenly hit the brakes, or it I pump the brakes. > > No leaks at the wheels. Fluid level doesn't seem to be...
• Re: Clutch
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 11 May 2003 22:29:41 -0600
  ...the > > > brakes and clutch share same reservior, check your fluid level.. try > >again.. > > > > > > Mike > > > > > > > > > > > > At 07:59 AM 5/11/2003 -0600, you wrote...
• Re: This is getting depressing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 13:16:28 -0800
  ...Anyway, you said the oil level was fine, but I thought I'd throw it out there. -MB -- _______________________________________________________________________ Mark Belanger - belanger@fluid.com
• Re: Loose brake master cylinder resevoir
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:12:09 -0500
  Hmmm, so I added about a 1/4 of brake fluid to the resvoir (just a hair above the max mark) and after a...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:59:22 -0400
  ...brake pressure on the pedal sank a bit. > > What happened and how do I resolve this? > > I have not checked my brake fluid level...
• Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:06:35 -0700
  ...I plugged 2 holes, blew in, air came out of the > brake fluid level electrical connection > > Forgive me if this is mentioned in the...
• 83-85 (and later) survey
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Sep 94 13:20:15 PDT
  ...tank), coolant > level sensor, cap, and gasket at 40,000 miles. > 14. replaced transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, and > brake fluid every two...
• Re: Repairing Clutch - Please Help.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Theune
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 21:06:46 -0500
  ...build up the pressure). > I checked the fluid reservoir, the fluid level was okay. the brake is > working fine. > I checked the clutch's...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:11:50 -0500
  ...In the 85 and newer models VW > installed a brake fluid level warning switch instead. The 80-84 brake > switches have an extra wire...
• Brake Master Booster Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 23:10:16 -0400
  ...from area depressed Brakes and saw a small stream of fluid Escaping the system. Fluid is still at max level in Resvoir. ( Bad Master...
• Re: brake pedal going to floor
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 08:17:27 -0800
  ...I plan on > changing the brake fluid in the system. Regards, Craig __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:08:49 -0400
  ...AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto Were you checking the ATF level with the engine running...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:24:06 -0400
  ...brake pressure on the pedal sank a bit. >> >> What happened and how do I resolve this? >> >> I have not checked my brake fluid level...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Installation Q:'s
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 10 May 2002 20:22:08 -0700
  ...was drain enough fluid from the reservoir on the brake master cylinder to go below the clutch master cylinder line level. - I syphoned it...
• Re: clutch/brake bleed order
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 20:29:42 -0700
  ...Hopefully the whole system wasn't operated with really old watery brake fluid until 'finally' there was a very noticeable symptom .. the clutch not...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:13:43 -0500
  ...It's a pressure switch that screws into the master cylinder and is turned on by the pressure of the brake fluid. There isn...
• Re: Power steering fluid leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:30:41 -0600
  ...com> wrote: > I topped up my PS fluid and it was down to below the minimum level within > a month. It looks like there...
• Re: Brake Bleeder Tool
  Historical mailing list - Dan Brideau
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 01:11:59 -0400
  ...air compressor, and you need to keep an eye on you fluid level... Dan Brideau http://www.hobbyetc.com/scirocco/ At 09:00 PM...
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 19 May 2006 16:31:45 -0400
  ...The left front >>caliper was pretty soaked w/ brake fluid, though not much in the tube on >>the bleeder. Fluid seemed to be seeping...
• water wetter??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 08:08 EDT
  ...Also, my brake pedal appears to be getting lower to the floor. I checked the fluid level in the res. and it was not...
• Brakes (Again!)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 20 Aug 1994 20:46:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...on here? Why can't I have any consistent brake activity? The fluid level, BTW, doesn't seem to have dropped... Its hard to...
• Re: No Clutch-Thankks
  Historical mailing list - "Vanderzanden Michael (BetP/ESE1)"
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:27:06 -0600
  ...The first thing I check was the brake fluid reservoir and there was fluid in there, so I was confused. It is way low...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:18:40 -0700
  ...What happened and how do I resolve this? I have not checked my brake fluid level since this happened. I will check it but...
• Re: Is mechanic on the level?
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 09:14:57 -0800
  ...The same thing goes for rear > wheel brake cylinders. > > Mike <mjcatlin@pacbell.net> >
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:56:40 -0600
  ...started the light works correctly. > > - I have thoroughly tested the brake fluid level switch (and then disconnected it) > - I have thoroughly tested the parking...
• Vanagon for sale in Hawaii
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 11:28:53 -0700
  ...None Slight Moderate Extensive Fluid Levels Correct? Oil Coolant Transmission Windshield Dings None Slight Moderate Extensive Steering & Alignment Comments: Brake Responsiveness Comments: Vehicle Acceleration...
• Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 24 Apr 2021 22:10:42 -0400
  ...brake reservoir that would make the light come on if low? That would be good to know and I could also check fluid level...
• Re: clutch takeup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:54:45 -0400
  If there is an actual change begin by checking the clutch-brake fluid level. The clutch system losing fluid will allow the pedal to...
• On the Road home and need help getting there!
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 17:59:24 -0500
  ...I found the brake fluid reservoir was low. Brakes and clutch felt fine. I added DOT 4 to a level between the indicated min...
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:16:42 -0700
  ...did you check the brake fluid reservoir fluid level ? the clutch hydraulics get their fluid from there too. perhaps you are talking about clutch...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:12:48 -0400
  ...So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me to >>>> bring it by in the morning as I...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:54:54 -0400
  ...So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me to >>>bring it by in the morning as I...
• Re: B-r-r-r-a-a-a-k-e-s
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:57:18 -0700
  ...Then stop with the emergency brake. I pull off >> the top of the console so I can see the brake reservoir. Fluid is in...