Brent Christensen wrote:
>
> I spent part of the weekend searching the archives (the search engine worked
> and didn't time-out!) and I never found an answer...
>
> The brakes in my '89 Syncro Westy are VERY mushy/spongy.  If I pump once it
> seems to help *slightly*. Kicking the e-brake up one notch while braking
> also helps *a bit*.  This indicates bleeding and adjustment may help a
> little.

Brent,
From your description, a good bleeding and adjustment should help a LOT.
May as well change brake fluid while you're at it. SS lines will not be
nearly the improvement. Save the bucks for new brake system parts you
may find are in need of replacement.
Larry
Larry