[T3] Brake Hints!

[Jim Adney]

On 30 Aug 2022 at 15:26, William Jahn wrote:

> I'm confused on this part
> 
>  " One caveat: When the hydraulics are empty, it's possible to run the
> pistons in the master cylinder into the end of their travel. If you do this
> hard, it may be possible to damage something. I recommend a few cautious
> strokes first, to find the end of travel and avoid it thereafter. 
> 
>  I am changing out the old fluid so I assume the hydraulics or lines are
> not empty. Wouldn't this only apply if I replaced lines or calipers and let
> all the fluid drain out?

Even if the system is filled with fluid, the MC pistons can reach the end of 
travel if a bleed valve is open. Granted, it's harder to develop as much force 
as when it's filled with air, but why take a chance.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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