[T3] test

[Russ W]

On 12/19/2010 7:36 AM, Dave Hall wrote:
> I had a similar problem some years ago with a Type 3 m/c where the rear seal
> started leaking in very cold weather.  Cleaned it all out, and fine again
> for the next year until freezing temps again.
>
> I've not had it on a Golf though, but I guess there's a servo to think about
> as well.
>
> Dave.
> UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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>
When I first got my 69 FB, the brakes were bad. It still had the 
original master cylinder. I had a NOS ATe one in stock, so I installed 
it.  This was about first part of Oct.  When the first real cold weather 
hit, the NOS master cylinder failed.
When I pulled it off, and took it apart, all the seals were hard as rocks.
Then I remembered a VW bulletin that I had seen.  Do not use brake 
hydraulic  parts that are over 2 years old. I you must, install a new 
soft parts in them.
I installed a kit in mine, and put it back on. It has been fine since.
Since that experience, I have not sold any of the NOS master cylinders, 
or wheel cylinders that I have in stock.

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Thanks,
Russ Wolfe
russw at classicvw.org