[T3] Brakes

[Robert Rogers]

If the front brakes work correctly (release) then I would concur with Bobsnotch that the most common problem is the rubber hoses leading to the rear brakes.  Replace them and your problem might well disappear. 


-----Original Message-----
>From: Bobsnotch at aol.com
>Sent: Jun 3, 2013 7:11 PM
>To: type3 at vwtype3.org
>Subject: Re: [T3] Brakes
>
>In a message dated 6/3/2013 7:46:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
>asterrett2010 at att.net writes:
> 
>I have purchased 2 new rear brake cylinders and I am hoping at this  time 
>they will correct the problem.  When I attempt to bleed the brakes  the rear 
>shoes brake, but will not release.  If they are not the total  problem then 
>the Master Cylinder comes in question.  It was rebuilt by  Jim back when I 
>was restoring the car and the brakes have worked fine until  last week.  The 
>Master Cylinders are not available any more so I guess I  will have to pull 
>this one and send it back to Jim for a rebuild unless  someone has a new one 
>or a good working one to sale for a 1971  Fastback?
>
>If you put a new or rebuilt master cylinder in your car is  their any 
>special things you should do, such as bleeding the master  cylinder?  What is the 
>procedure for bleeding a master cylinder?   Will wait to hear from you guys 
>before attempting to purchase a new master  cylinder from someone.
>
>
> 
>I'd look into replacing the rear hoses before I pulled the master  cylinder 
>for rebuilding. Rear hoses don't god bad as often as fronts do, but  the 
>hoses do have a tendency to collapse internally. When this happens, the  
>brakes don't release. Like I said, more common with the fronts. 
>Rear wheel cylinders are common, and available at most places.
> 
>I've had Jim rebuild several master cylinders over the years (along  with 
>calipers), and about the only thing "special" I do, is make sure the  
>reservoir is full before I start bleeding the system. The other thing I do, is  
>make sure I have 1mm of clearance between the push rod and the master cylinder  
>cup. Without that gap, you cover the compensating ports, which doesn't 
>allow  the brakes to release, or re-fill the chambers in the master cylinder.
>
>
>Bob 65  Notch S w/Sunroof and IRS aka Krusty
>64 T-34 Ghia aka Wolfie
>71  Square-vert under  construction
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