Inspect the rear brakes to make sure shoes have not cracked, drums are within spec, e-brake adjustment is OK etc. Correct whatever shortcomings and bleed the system. 

Chris.

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Dnia Mar 21, 2012 o godz. 13:31 Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> napisał(a):

> I thought the rears were self adjusting?
> 
> So I have not replaced my rear drums in like 6 years, I guess this is a good time to flush the fluid, replace the rear drums and front pads again?
> 
> I replaced the cylinders with new ones 6 years ago.
> 
> I am just wondering how best to proceed.
> 
> If there are good resources on the samba or youtube I would appreciate any links.
> 
> Thanks,
> Robert
> 
> On Mar 21, 2012, at 1:18 PM, Daryl Christensen wrote:
> 
>> Readjust the rear brakes and it should typically be fine.
>> My brother just did that on my Doka en route from Montana, and the pedal
>> dropped about 1 1/2" or so. I did Dennis Haynes addition of a washer under
>> the lower pivots, repl the seeping cylinders, readjusted and It is back to
>> being  spiffy.
>> 
>> Daryl of AA Transaxle
>> 425-788-4070
>> "On the cutting edge of Old technology"
>> 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk
>> 90 Doka Tristar w/2.5 Subie
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>> Robert Stewart
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:19 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
>> 
>> Hello Everyone,
>> 
>> I replaced my front brake pads several months ago and the pressure has been
>> great since. The other day someone other than myself pulled my emergency
>> brake lever. I did not know and wound up driving with it on for 20 minutes
>> on the highway. I started to smell something and I immediately released it.
>> After doing so I realized my brake pressure on the pedal sank a bit.
>> 
>> What happened and how do I resolve this?
>> 
>> I have not checked my brake fluid level since this happened. I will check it
>> but what can I do to resolve this?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Robert
>> Bloomingburg NY
>> --
>> Rob
>> Bloomingburg, New York
>> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver
>> 257,777 miles - automatic, engine rebuilt with 7K on it, all new fuel and
>> coolant lines in engine bay. New front brake pads.