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63Fiberbuggy Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2007 Posts: 217 Location: SC
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:21 pm Post subject: odd brake issue |
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On a ride Saturday, everything performing normal 1st 15 miles of driving; then I had to abruptly brake hard due to car in front of me turning at last second...nothing unusual about that. However, I traveled a couple blocks and put in clutch to stop for a red light; the buggy about stopped itself in tracks & pulling left. On green, I accelerated & at next light same thing. Luckily, my destination was about a mile away; and when I pulled into parking lot, I described it to a friend who was waiting for me. We touched all 4 hubs and both front/rear left side were so hot couldn't keep fingers on them (right side front/rear just barely warm). After ~1 hour, left parking lot & drove home, and all 4 hubs were normal warm when I got home; no more issues on drive home.
Thoughts????
Buggy is on '63 Beetle chassis; w/'67 transaxle; original master cylinder/lines; new brake hoses a few years ago; ~2 year old wheel cylinders & shoes. |
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Q-Dog Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2010 Posts: 8699 Location: Sunset, Louisiana
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: odd brake issue |
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I would check/replace the rubber brake lines. The insides break down with age and can partially block fluid from returning to the master cylinder. _________________ Brian
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20377 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: odd brake issue |
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As Q-Dog says....Replace the rubber hose...Actually do both fronts, other side will fail about a week after fixing the problem hose...
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rugblaster Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2016 Posts: 1170 Location: San Angelo, Texas
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 10:48 pm Post subject: Re: odd brake issue |
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On those old hoses you can cut them in half and if they are old enough they won't have a detectable hole through the length of them. They will swell shut. Also, make sure the master cylinder pushrod has a bit of free play when the pedal is all the way back. _________________ '69 Karmy, '69 Camper, Meyers clone, '65 drag bug, 10.78 @ 128 (sold it) '51 Dodge farm truck,
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manxdavid Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: odd brake issue |
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rugblaster wrote: |
On those old hoses you can cut them in half and if they are old enough they won't have a detectable hole through the length of them. They will swell shut. Also, make sure the master cylinder pushrod has a bit of free play when the pedal is all the way back. |
WHS^^^
Check the freeplay first, it needs to be 1mm at the pushrod. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11055 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 7:13 am Post subject: Re: odd brake issue |
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In addition to the most common brake flex hose swelling, improper brake pedal push rod to master piston clearance can cause a similar issue. Especially if the concern is with ALL brakes.
No clearance or "play" between the two and the piston won't return to the rest position thus not allowing the fluid to return properly.
As fluid heat builds.. the fluid will expand and actually apply the brakes.
Most common symptoms of incorrect clearance, binding brakes without input and hot drums or rotors..
Flush brake fluid every 2 years regardless of miles driven.
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manxdavid wrote: |
rugblaster wrote: |
On those old hoses you can cut them in half and if they are old enough they won't have a detectable hole through the length of them. They will swell shut. Also, make sure the master cylinder pushrod has a bit of free play when the pedal is all the way back. |
WHS^^^
Check the freeplay first, it needs to be 1mm at the pushrod. |
Agreed..
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63Fiberbuggy Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2007 Posts: 217 Location: SC
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 11:26 am Post subject: Re: odd brake issue |
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Thanks very much guys! I believe the free play is likely the main issue; when I press pedal it's "very tall", instant response. Also, I checked my maintenance history log and was wrong in thinking the hoses are ~2 years old; they were actually installed ~2003 and I'm running DOT-3, so I ordered a new full set of hoses (German) from Wolfsburg this morning.
Will update thread after I install/adjust/test. |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20377 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: odd brake issue |
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Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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