Re: AAHH! No brakes!

["Francois St-Amand" <vwfrank@mail.geocities.com>]

Might be one of the rear drums.  If it gets too used up, the wheel 
cylinder can blow easier, leading to no pressure in the break lines.

Hope this helps,

Frank

PS: it happend once to one of my friend.  He clamped one of the hose 
leading to one of the rear break, then the pressure was ok.

> My car is really startin' to show it's age lately.  There have
> been many wear and tear items going in the last couple months.  
> But anyway, I was braking to take a left turn and the pedal went
> to the floor.  YIKES!  It really sucks they went out today 
> because EVERYTHING is closed in Germany on Sundays.  So, in
> the meantime I just thought I'd see if you guys had an idea
> of what it might be.  When they first went out, there was a 
> little pressure left if I pumped the hell out of them, but now
> there is nothing; just right to the floor.  What do ya
> think?  Booster?  Master cylinder?  How much do these parts
> usually go for?  I checked for broken brake lines and the 
> fluid level, and they are both good.  Any input is appreciated...
> 
> -Mike
> 89 European Scirocco Scala
> 
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