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Subject:Re: Pulsing Brake Pedal
From:Chris Stann
Date:Sat, 20 Apr 2002 16:36:56 -0500

If you're feeling it while braking from speed, it likely is warped front
rotors.  They may be 'turned', or trued, to remedy this.  If the rotors are
high-mileage original, then they may require replacement, as turning them
may reduce their thickness below minimum manufacturer recomendations.

Chris,

'85 Westy.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vanagon man" <vgonman@MSN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 10:23 AM
Subject: Pulsing Brake Pedal

Recently been feeling a pulsing in the brake pedal..  What is this a sign
of?

Adam P

81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick)
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
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