Ditto   on that -  brakes do not have to be that big a deal.
I do believe that many shops want to 'do everything' and sure ..
rebuild both ends thoroughly and replace the master cylinder, and brake
hoses say ..
that sure adds up to a chunk of change.

And there are many ways to stretch the money out more appropriately and
get the most gain for dollars invested on the first visit, etc.
Then do more in a few months.

I don't know the facts in this case of course, but I wouldn't be
surprised if 300 to 400 dollars in parts would go a long way.
And I'm not advocating taking short cuts on brakes either.

Scott
www.turbovans.com

On 6/28/2012 8:19 AM, Loren Busch wrote:
>   RE: Matilda
> Joy, from what you have said the current problem is only brakes?  Any
> reasonably competent auto mechanic should be able to deal with that, there
> is nothing really VW/Vanagon specific about the brake system.  Maybe an
> exception, where the master cylinder is hidden.  But getting the brakes
> squared away would make it possible for Matilda to travel.  And BTW, I
> think many of us understand your frustration on this issue but sorry to
> hear you (and Matilda) have reached this point.
>