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Subject:Re: Brake Problem , 82 Westy
From:Mark Drillock
Date:Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:28:34 -0800

I don't know yet. I may get a chance to diagnose the problem next week.

thanks,
Mark

David Milo wrote:
> My vote is that the compensating valve ports are plugged and there is no
> "make-up" brake fluid getting to the MC.
>
> Adjust the brakes and replace and rebuild the MC.
>
> How did I do?
>
> Dave
>

> On Jan 23, 2008 7:35 PM, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> A few days ago I acquired an 82 Westy that had been mostly parked for a
>> couple years. 1.9NA, 5 speed. The brakes mostly work ok driving around
>> but if I put the tranny in neutral as I slow for a stop the brakes will
>> be ok for the first push of the pedal but not if I let up and push again
>> right away. The pedal stops moving at about the same place but the
>> brakes don't slow the vehicle much.
>>
>> Same going down hill, if I push in the clutch the brakes work for one
>> push but not after that.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> thanks,
>> Mark
>> 82 Westy 1.6 replaced with 1.9D-NA
>>
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