![]() ![]() (Photo soon) Brake cylinder: Dual master brake cylinder with two brake-light switches and a one-year-only brake fluid. This transmission remained the Beetle tranny through ‘72 ½ when the ratio was changed to 3.88 with the advent of the single-side-plate transmission. Quick jerky movements like avoidance maneuvers are prone to upsetting the car’s balance. Transmission: A one-year-only transmission with a 4.125 gear ratio. This rear suspension design is notorious for not wanting to go around a corner fast, and has special difficulty with high-speed handling. Get all that installed and nothing… the same thing. The Swingaxle Beetle is the more commonly found rear suspension design outside of the USA. We come to the conclusion something might be wrong in the rear system?ħ.ěuy new rear wheel cylinders, shoes, and soft lines. Have a very mechanical buddy (extensive VW history) come over for a second set of eyes, just in case I am missing something. Maybe bleeder blocked or bad batch? Buy new ones from a local vendor and install. With all hard lines removed from m/c, a pump of the pedal and fluid flows from all ports.Į.ğront hard lines inspected and free flow of air through lines, reconnected to m/c, pump of pedal had good fluid flow out hard lines, hard lines connected to soft lines and pump of pedal has good fluid flow, soft lines to wheel cylinders, crack the bleeder and minimal flow and pedal still doesn’t drop to floor.ĥ.Ět this point I assume the both new wheel cylinders must have issues. The VW Super Beetle came to the market in 1971 featuring MacPherson strut front suspension and a redesigned front end. tire and wheel assembly.Having said that, the brake pedal assembly is on the floor inside the car may need to be oiled. VW needed to bring the vehicle's standards up to those being set by other car manufacturers which brought about the reworked Beetle, known as the Super Beetle. When was the last time you actually used the brakes to stop the car The master cylinder is near the bottom of the car under the gas tank and behind the L.F. Tubes from reservoir to m/c: Freely blow air through them. The Volkswagen Super Beetle gave VW customers more choices. ![]() Exact same result.Ĥ.ĝisassemble the entire front of braking system and start working my way from the reservoir out.Ī. Since all is new up from think maybe master cylinder is bad. Attempt to bleed fronts: Pump brakes and hold, crack the bleeder, and pedal doesn’t move (did not drop to floor).ģ. Able to get good fluid flow from rear but very little pedal pressure building. I am hoping you guys might see something I missed because I am stumped.ġ.ğront: new wheel cylinders, soft lines, shoes (adjusted shoes)Ģ.ěleed the brakes. When front wheel cylinder bleeders cracked very little fluid flow from them and the pedal doesn't drop to the floor as you would expect with the line open. Here is my problem: in bleeding the brakes I get very little pedal (maybe 2” off the floor). NO ADS HERE - (or anywhere in the Forums)īefore posting feedback, read the Feedback Rulesĭiscussion area for non-VW topics of interest to visitors.This car is ready to hit the road for my, newly licensed, son. in the entire world outside the USAįor all your VW stories - real or fictionalĬomment on upcoming or past shows or camping journeys, set up meetings at shows or elsewhere.įor feedback on: Buyers or Sellers, VW parts, or Vendorsįor topics related to buying and selling on the Internet or elsewhere ![]() Please keep stock wheel and tire questions in the correct VW type forums aboveĭiscuss VW accessories, literature, toys, and trailers - stock, rare, or aftermarketįor non-technical VW topics that do not fit into a specific forumįor discussion of local topics. Utilizing period correct accessories, parts, and techniques.ĭiscuss VW bodywork, paint, and restoration methodsĭiscuss aftermarket or custom wheels and tires įor all Fiberglass, Manx Buggies, 356 Replicas, or other on-road kit vehiclesĭiscuss Watercooled VWs - New Beetles, Golfs, Jettas, Sciroccos, Rabbits, Corrados, etc.ĭiscuss Other VW vehicles - Volksrods, Trikes, Fridolins, Brasilias, SP2s, and othersģ56 replicas - Please use the Kit Car Forumĭiscuss VW Performance / Racing and General Engines / Transmissionsĭiscuss technical enhancement to 25, 36, and 40hp air-cooled VW engines Quick Links: How to post photos | How to start a New Topicĭiscuss Split-Window Beetles, KdF, Hebmullers,ĭiscuss late model Standard and Super Beetles - 1968 and upĭiscuss "Barndoor" Splitscreen Buses - 1949 until March 1955ĭiscuss Squarebacks, Notchbacks, Fastbacks, and Type 3 Ghiasĭiscuss VW-based Off-Road vehicles - Dune Buggies, Bajas, Rails. Replace the master cylinder and front brake pads, bleed the system and the pedal still goes to the floor. NO technical questions here! Before posting, read the Rules For feedback, questions, announcements, and tutorials about. ![]()
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