On 10/31/04 10:07 PM, "Jonathan Poole" <jfpoolio@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Reguarding the strange braking problem,
> 
> My Vanagon has displayed the same irregular and typically long brake
> pedal travel.  After checking the rest of the system, bleeding it,
> adjusting rear shoes, and replacing all hoses I rebuilt the MC.  My
> problem perstisted and so I bought a new MC.  I still have the problem
> and have decided that it is caused by improperly adjusted rear brake
> shoes.  The reason I didn't notice this at first is that I typically
> adjust the shoes out to the point where you can just slip the drum on.
> My drums have recesses where the shoes contact the drum.  This recess
> means that while it is hard to slip the drum on the shoe is still
> loose.  Another reason while I believe that the problem originates at
> the rear wheels for me is that just after releasing the parking brake
> my pedal always feels great (doesn't travel far).  I just wanted to
> add some information.  Also if anyone wants a rebuilt mc just let me
> know..
> 
> Jonathan Poole
> '82 westy
> 
> 
I have noted a variance In pedal movement that I have tracked to amount of
vacuum in the system.  Suspect small leaks in system somewhere would cause
it.  Mine has not been in any hazard range and always fully functional.

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