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• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:40:45 -0600
  ...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: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:59:46 -0400
  ...At least now, I have a good reading on the level in the tank so I can determine if any fluid is being lost...
• Re: Clutch Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 17:09:56 -0700
  ...Brake fluid level - is it too low? Air may have gotten into the system. 2. Have friend press clutch and check hydraulic clutch action...
• Re: '81 Westy excessive clutch pedal play
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 15:37:54 -0700
  ...Anyway, the brake fluid was a hair > low, I topped it up and this helped the clutch slightly for a day. Now it's...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] clutch takeup
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:54:39 -0400
  ...yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > > did you check the clutch hydraulic fluid level in the brake master > cylinder Resevoir ? > > that would be the first step. > > how...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:31:58 -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...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:41:45 -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...
• Transaxle problem 88 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Mark Whitters
  Sun, 27 May 2001 15:01:18 -0700
  ...stop form the resistence, again as if the brakes were applied. The transmission fluid level is fine and I can feel it loading up...
• Re: Clutch master cylinder and Slave cylinder Questions???
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 23:37:21 -0400
  ...brakes are leaking, the level in the common resevoir will drop below the outlet for the clutch before you run out of fluid for...
• Re: Need Help adjusting clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 14:24:53 -0400
  ...the brake fluid >resevoir has been at the same level for a year. I can't see any break fluid >leaks at either the...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:35:10 -0700
  ...I personally like using the master cylinder, either clutch or brake, to push fluid and air through the system - you can just feel when...
• Re: Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:35:10 -0500
  Rob, Neither gasoline or brake fluid are poised to dump flammable gas into the cabin of your Vanagon - you're A/C system is...
• Re: Clutch Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 19:09:52 -0700
  ...Brake fluid level - is it too low? Air may have gotten into the system. 2. Have friend press clutch and check hydraulic clutch action...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:42:22 -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: Clutch weirdness 84 standard trans ?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:57:35 -0500
  ...What the --? I have fresh brake >fluid..a month or two old. I have the proper level. My brake master cylinder is relativly new...
• Re: leaking brake reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 15:37:04 -0600
  ...She thinks it's brake fluid but not sure. > > My question for you guys, does this sound right or make sense to you? > It...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:15:20 -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: What's wrong with my brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:13:01 -0800
  ...What's wrong with my brakes? Well... I can pump and pump and pump and the level doesn't go down at all in...
• Re: Post AT rebuild troubles
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 20:24:20 -0400
  ...Maglott wrote: > > > Got my AT back in, and fluid finally filled up to the correct level. Now > > it moves off from idle quite nicely...
• Re: Clutch pedal change
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 10:49:40 -0700
  This rookie says it's because your fluid level was low or air in the system before, so your pedal dropped further into its...
• Re: Loose brake master cylinder reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:23:54 -0600
  ...Loose brake master cylinder resevoir Hmmm, so I added about a 1/4 of brake fluid to the resvoir (just a hair above the...
• Re: clutch/brake bleed order
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 21:08:05 -0700
  ...sure broken' first though....the brakes. > > Hopefully the whole system wasn't operated with really old watery brake > fluid until 'finally' there was a...
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:45:26 -0700
  ...common ones. > did you check the brake fluid reservoir fluid level ? > the clutch hydraulics get their fluid from there too. > > perhaps you are talking...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Dipstick Location?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:32:28 -0800
  ...Any idea on how to check the brake fluid level ? it's cleverly hidden on a vanagon, and ...... it's nearly the only car...
• Master cylinder leak and coolant leak at pressure tank
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 22:49:37 -0400
  ...First I have a master cylinder that is two years old and is leaking around one of the gromet/seal that the brake fluid...
• Re: no clutch pedal resistance & no clutch engaging
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 11:54:20 -0800
  ...Try to bleed it, and check fluid level, especially > if it worked fine when you parked it. > > > Adam Puzerewski > 81 westy > 74 beetle > 86...
• Brake noise when brakes not applied
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:47:05 -0700
  ...There is no sign of brake fluid leakage. Brake fluid level is fine. I've changed the pads within the last three months. I...
• Need Help adjusting clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 11:09:54 -0500
  ...the brake fluid resevoir has been at the same level for a year. I can't see any break fluid leaks at either the...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 19:44:56 -0700
  ...under the brake reservoir lid is so that the brake fluid can be isolated from the ambient air, yet the fluid level can go...
• Re: WTB: Clutch Master, Engine Gasket sets
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:24:49 -0600
  ...When you get ready to install it, you can draw all the brake/clutch fluid out of the reservoir with a turkey baster or...
• How-To change Front Brake Pads ('86-91 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 19:54:21 EST
  ...Crack the brake bleed screw on the caliper and you will hear the air and brake fluid squirting out. Have something to catch it...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
  ...Inspect master & slave cylinders and or cables, adjustment, leaks, fluid level & condition. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____Steering: Inspect (power steering) fluid level, belt, leaks, line condition, rack...
• Re: Long-term parking: nose up or nose down?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Thu, 5 May 2011 19:14:30 -0700
  ...up- but then spend a night or two on level ground and the fluid dropped noticeably. Allowed me to postpone disconnecting the belt for...
• Re: Review on DIY $20 Pressure Bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:42:22 -0700
  ...the brake fluid in the pump, and then it would pump into the reservoir exactly what was bled out, maintaining the proper level throughout...
• Clutch Dead in Orillia Ontario / Algonquin Park - Does anyone know Valle Shell?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:48:12 -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: shifting anomaly...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sun, 4 Oct 2015 13:36:56 -0400
  ...How's the clutch action? Releasing all the way? May be as simple as brake fluid level or slave cylinder. Wysłane z iPhone'a...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:39:10 -0700
  ...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
  Tue, 3 Sep 2019 18:45:45 -0700
  Hi, I’ll stick with my terminology as brake fade can also include brake fluid boiling. I understand the function of the proportioning valve...
• AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:52:49 -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: Metalic Chirping Sound ~More Details
  Historical mailing list - David Luddy
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 08:46:03 -0500
  Phaedra, My '86 ( Uber-Anna ) does this when she's low on power steering fluid. I always try to check the level before I...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:45:26 -0400
  ...The true give away for me (not that this will happen in your case though) is that I was burning brake fluid (in the...
• Re: help with new clutch MC
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:09:02 -0700
  ...Watch the reservoir level closely and keep it topped up. I bet within 10 pumps you will have clear fluid at the bleeder. Close...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:26:09 -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: On the Road home and need help getting there!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 18:05:09 -0800
  ...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: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:35:15 -0400
  ...We checked the brake fluid level and it is at max. When pressing the white pin the brake light is activated indicating the sensor...
• Re: Theory: Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 15:44:07 -0600
  ...If fluid is leaking out the slave cylinder and lowering the >> level in the brake reservoir, then yes, it's moving metal particles >> (if...
• Re: ATF fluid
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:21:04 -0700
  ...a real good example is brake hydraulics. if you have some ancient say Toyota with 20 + year old brake fluid, and the brakes are...
• Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:24:23 -0700
  ...behind us (well behind me, I have a westy) We have brake fluid in front of us, it's a flammable with a high...
• Re: Clutch pedal sticking when depressed-'88 Vanagon 4spd -
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 08:56:16 -0500
  ...Been watching the fluid level and have seen no >signs of fluid loss. > >Could this be the sign of air in the line or...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:24:50 -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...
• brade pedal problem
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 22:54:07 -0700
  ...I checked the fluid level, and it seems ok, but it was too dark to look for leaks anywhere. However, this problem reminds me...
• Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:16:12 -0500
  ...The parking brake still > caused the warning light to... um, light, and I didn't drain the fluid to > check that still worked :o...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:54:37 -0700
  ...use them just fine...again, keeping an eye on the level of fluid in the reservoir. Could be wrong, though having never used a...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:49:45 +0000
  Look at your fluid reservoir. The level should help you determine what is happening. If the fuid is low then you have a leak...
• Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:34:00 -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...
• Re: brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 May 1999 00:32:00 -0400
  ...Also pick up a brake fluid reservoir cap from either an early Vanagon or Rabbit (the plain one without a level sensor), and a...
• Re: bad fit brake switches
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:59:34 -0700
  ...VW > deleted the hydraulic failure warning beginning with 85 vans and added a > fluid level switch to the brake reservoir cap instead. > > Peter knows...
• emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 12:20:52 -0800
  ...Bentley's service interval section in the back of the book mentions checking brake fluid level and checking brake material thickness, it does not...
• Re: B-r-r-r-a-a-a-k-e-s
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:22:41 -0700
  ...I 'knew' something was up, and I had gone through the 4 brakes at the wheels, and changed all the brake fluid. I happen...
• Re: power steering bleed/refill
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 16:40:08 -0400 (AST)
  ...4) With the car in neutral crank the starter for 3-4 spins then run back and check fluid level in reservoir. Repeat until...