In a message dated 3/24/2003 3:14:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> On my '91 Carat, the brakes are stopping fine, but I notice when I'm stopped
> at a light with my foot on the peddle, it slowly starts to fall, allowing 
> the
> van to move forward slightly.  If I pump the peddle just once, it's fine
> again, but then again slowly falls.
> 
> Is this a master cylinder going bad or what?  Anybody ever have this 
> symptom?
> If it is the master c, (sounds like a rapper), any opinions on original 
> part
> versus Brazilian VW part?  I think Bus Depot, for example, sells both.
> 

       This is the brake master cylinder going bad.  Seals are worn out.  T
ime for a new one.  I have good quality ones for $150 CND ~ $105 USD plus S&
H.

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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