Wait for the temp in the brake fluid to go down and try them
again. BTDT....All good.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'

On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> Our friends drove their 90 Westy, for about 30 miles with the emergency
> brake engaged.
>
> Now, they indicate that their brakes are very soft, and don't feel right.
>
>
>
> I changed their Master Cly last year, and did the front pads... but now
> need
> a bit if guidance as
>
> to where to begin.
>
>
>
> I assume that the rear cylinder(s) may be shot, as well as the shoes and
> maybe the drum(s).
>
>
>
> Does the emergency brake just engage the right rear or both wheels?
>
>
>
> Could driving the van with emergency brake engaged for that long have a
> direct relationship to the soft peddle?
>
>
>
> Just looking for some advise on where to begin... and none of the "take
> care
> of the loose nut behind the wheel first"!
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Jack R.
>
> N. of Detroit
>