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Subject:Re: What's wrong with my brakes?
From:mark drillock
Date:Sun, 7 Mar 2010 15:23:30 -0800

Loosen both switches 2 turns. Then pump the brakes a few times to see
that fluid comes out around both switches. Tighten each switch after
fluid freely comes out past it. Then bleed the brakes.

Mark

David Marshall wrote:
> I can push the brake pedal to the floor and nothing happens.
>
> My
> TriStar sat for about 3 years and when I went to move it the brake pedal
> want to the floor.  So, I got a known to work master cylinder and
> installed it and still no matter how much I pump, the pedal has no
> resistance and goes to the floor.  (Engine on or off)
>
> What's wrong?
>
> David Marshall
> VW Adventure Driver and BMW
> Adventure Rider
>
> HasenWerk
> http://www.hasenwerk.ca
>