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Subject:Re: Pulsing Brake Pedal
From:Karl Wolz
Date:Sat, 20 Apr 2002 17:08:43 -0700

Most commonly, the reason that they warped is that they were too thin.
They're only good for a couple turnings, so you can kinda count on replacing
them after 100K or so.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Stann" <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 2:36 PM
Subject: Re: Pulsing Brake Pedal

> 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
>
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