[tcb] Re: Master Cylinder
- From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 11:54:15 -0700 (PDT)
Yep, sounds like you need a new MC. All the dual circuit VW MCs I have ever
seen have a brake light switch on each circuit. If you lose the circuit with
the switch and you only have one, then you would also lose your brake lights.
Sounds like something the Chinese have come up with on replacements to save
money; either that or they can't read blue prints; which I have long
suspected. Had a long conversation yesterday with an old Houston VW mechanic
about Chinese replacement parts. I will not put one on a VW; that is even if
you could; cause they are usually made so poorly they won't even install.
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From: Gerald Livingston <gerald.tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 1:30:38 PM
Subject: [tcb] Master Cylinder
Why do all of the new master cylinders I can find state "for one brake
light switch" but the actually installed on my '70 has 2? Even the
German listed at Bus Depot (for $180) says "Brake Master Cylinder, 1970
22.2mm, w/o Servo, (For ONLY 1 Brake Light Switch)"
Mine has 2 switches and the "oops light" on the dash. Any reasonably
priced CORRECT replacements out there?
G2
P.S.
The valve inside mine is going out. Sitting with foot on brake the
pedal will suddenly drop to the floor. Lift foot, press again, all is
good. No leaks. Reservoir still full.
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