[T3] Update and next issue . . . brakes

[Dave Hall]

Surface rust?  It may clean off quite quickly - check the discs don't look
too rusty.  As Jim keeps saying, drive it!   You're right that brakes on
modern cars tend to feel crisper, but that's probably the servo system.  If
pedal travel is too great, you may have a bit of air in the system.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Adam
Schroeder
Sent: 06 September 2012 05:37
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Update and next issue . . . brakes

So just to provide an update, this is where I stand with my 1972 Squareback
(which has sat for approximately 7 years):
 - The engine starts and seems to run great (fuel lines replaced, new plugs,
valves set, timing & idle set)
 - I took it out for a short drive (see below) and the engine seemed great
 - I sprayed the clock down with electronics cleaner & a mild silicon
lubricant -- it now runs again and keeps time

The next issue on my agenda, and the reason my drive was cut short, was
because the brakes felt a little unresponsive to me.  It could be that I
have been spoiled over the intervening 7 years with modern brakes, but I
don't think I have become that soft.  It just seemed like it took longer to
come to a stop than it should have and that I had to press harder than I
felt I should have to get there.  Otherwise, the pedal felt solid.

So, how do I go about testing the brakes to see what could be responsible
for this?  Probably about 8 years ago, I had new front brakes installed
(rotors & calipers) and I had new shoes put on the rear.  Is there something
I should be looking at that could have gotten worse after sitting around?

Thank you,

Jacob
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