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Subject:Re: brake pedal to the floor
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:20:11 -0500

Have you adjusted the rear brakes?

Larry A.

Jonce Fancher wrote:

>Hi all
>i have a 81 westi that the brakes go to the floor the 1st time you hit the brake pedal. on the 2nd pump it is VERY solid and brakes well and no pulling. i checked
>the bentley on the booster and the one way valve. both checked good so im not sure if the master cyl is bad.  there is also good pedal with it not running also. i
>do have a 2nd master cylinder from a 85 vanagon. is it the same from the 85 to the 81?? thanks Jonce
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