It is an automatic. I will go ahead and order an overhaul kit for both rear
brakes. I'll let you know what happens.
Thanks for the quick responses,
Mark

On Sep 29, 2016 1:05 PM, "T Collins" <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:

> Does a complete brake job not also include the slave cylinder for the
> clutch? That's assuming this is not an automatic...
>
> thanks,
> T.
>
> On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 12:50 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Brake line, brake cylinder... makes no difference. Leaks make for
> > sponginess because of poor piston conditions, air in the system, fluid
> > escaping under pressure, all kinds of reasons. Replace the cylinder
> > (normally you do both side because the other side is probably about to
> fail
> > if one did) and bleed starting at the wheel furthers from the master
> > cylinder and moving to the closest.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 11:21 AM Mark Pinnell <
> > mark.stuart.pinnell@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi All,
> > > Brake pedal on my 85 Vanagon Westy (Pearl) was spongy, so I bled the
> > > brakes, but that has not cured the problem. It does appear that the
> left
> > > rear may have a very slight leak, but it doesn't seem to be be the
> brake
> > > line. I am thinking that it may be a leak in the wheel cylinder...
> >  ...any
> > > thoughts would be appreciated. Pads are wearing, but still well within
> > > tolerances.
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > > Mark
> > >
> > > Sent from my BlackBerry® PlayBook™
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> > >
> > >
> >
>