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by chippypaul3
19 Nov 2021, 07:31
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: VW Heritage curtain set
Replies: 18
Views: 3497

Re: VW Heritage curtain set

We bought these and although look great and what we wanted we were disappointed about a couple of the rails that were short and the fit to the curve of the window wasn't great .understand there trying to allow for carpet but angle of curve is wrong and gap to big the carpet takes up very little gap/...
by chippypaul3
18 Nov 2021, 21:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1855

Re: Brake problem

We have replaced the calipers on the front so shouldn't really be a problem there .no signs of fluid leaks anywhere 
your description of brake failure sounds the same as ours ,I'm beginning to think it's an air / servo issue ,so the hunt goes on. :?
 
by chippypaul3
17 Nov 2021, 20:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1855

Re: Brake problem

Have checked out the servo non return valve in the engine bay as the Haynes manual suggests and all seems good ,did wonder whether there should have been a jubilee clip fixing it onto the rubber T piece as the hoses did ,so have put one on ,havent had the chance to recheck the yet ,fingers crossed
 
by chippypaul3
14 Nov 2021, 13:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1855

Re: Brake problem

When the van has been stood for even a short while and go to use  the pedal will sink to the floor .when you've pumped the pedal 2 or 3 times a I get a firm pedal with good brakes ,continuous driving in traffic and with junctions etc the pedal stays firm ,once you drive 3 -400 meters no pedal use ,t...
by chippypaul3
13 Nov 2021, 21:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1855

Re: Brake problem

Thanks all ,just looked at the link will have a good look at it tomorrow .very frustrating ,just when we've got  running great, cant stop it ,although parts needed to be renewed would have been nice to have been resolved ,can been off the road for years so we've not had proper brakes in it yet . 
by chippypaul3
13 Nov 2021, 20:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1855

Re: Brake problem

Many thanks👍
by chippypaul3
13 Nov 2021, 20:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1855

Re: Brake problem

Hi thanks for that being a complete novice could you tell me what this is and what it does ? Will mention this on to the garage  :ok
by chippypaul3
13 Nov 2021, 15:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1855

Brake problem

Hi folks ,first time posting on here (any where) renovating our 2.0 Ltr Air cooled Viking for years ,nearly there  but have a  brake issue that we can't fix ,been to 2 garages still no joy .problem is the brake pedal fades and you have to pump it to get a firm pedal we've replaced servo, master cyli...