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Post by bren on Apr 22, 2009 16:29:27 GMT -5
 We will not be able to make it tomorrow to the April meeting. I have to go over to Battle Creek on Sat. I really wanted to drive the bug but I have major brake issues. Last week I filled the brake fluid up and its been parked all this time and I got in it to pull it out of the garage today to clean and theres no brakes. I checked the fluid and its almost empty.  It has been leaking ever since we got it but not this bad. I think the leak is in the tunnel somewhere which would be hard to fix and a lot of time Have a good time Sat. and hopefully I can get them fixed by next weeks show. John in Plainwell Anyone up to helping John with this on Saturday so he can drive to the Show Sunday? We have pretty well determined that he needs a master cylinder and probably brake hoses. I will plan to bring the parts from George's. Then obviously we will need to bleed the system and most likely adjust the brakes. |
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Apr 22, 2009 17:58:32 GMT -5
What time?
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Post by johnw on Apr 22, 2009 19:47:30 GMT -5
I appreciate everyones time to help me. Would 11am or noon work? I am also availabe before 11am or after 12.
JOhn W
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Post by Ruffuss on Apr 22, 2009 19:50:07 GMT -5
Sorry Bren, John W.and anyone else. Soccer trumps. I'm going miss Sunday games so need to show up Saturday, to cheer on the Grandkids, you all understand right? Later Kenn
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Post by bren on Apr 22, 2009 20:04:54 GMT -5
Yup, I understand.
11am works for me.
Work for you Steven? Dustin? Anyone else? Probably don't need lots of people but anyone is welcome.
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Post by Dustin on Apr 22, 2009 20:17:49 GMT -5
I would but I have to go to Ohio Saturday and pick up a GTI
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Post by ghiastein on Apr 22, 2009 21:49:48 GMT -5
I would love to lend a hand but I am still having Ghia issues. I have Friday evening and all day Saturday. To finish up the Ghia clean it up and test drive it. Depending how much I finish I may stop by.
Remember to bench bleed the Master Cylinder to make bleeding the system easier.
If you need any tools let me know.
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Post by Southpaw on Apr 23, 2009 9:36:15 GMT -5
I can help if needed . I have 2 days to get the Pink Bug done , and Saturday morning is open .
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Post by bren on Apr 23, 2009 15:41:38 GMT -5
It is up to you Glen. Steven and I along with John can probably get it done. I think John Hanson is also going to come help. So, if you need to work on the bug go for it.
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Post by Ruffuss on Apr 23, 2009 15:51:42 GMT -5
Bren, I have a mini might bleeder if you need it, Steve knows where it is, also brake spoons, brake tool, and other stuff if it will help. Later Kenn
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Post by Southpaw on Apr 23, 2009 20:13:32 GMT -5
OK , If you all have it covered I have things to do .
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Post by bren on Apr 23, 2009 21:11:00 GMT -5
OK, last minute change of plans. John is going to bring the car to my house Friday around 4pm. We will do our best to get it done that night.
-Bren
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Post by Ruffuss on Apr 24, 2009 5:33:39 GMT -5
Cool I'll be there, early as usual. Later Kenn
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Apr 24, 2009 5:48:43 GMT -5
Is it wise to let him drive it there? If he has brake problems and they fail. I don't want to think about that.
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Post by bren on Apr 24, 2009 6:50:06 GMT -5
I asked and he felt it will be fine. He is going to fill up the fluid and go with it. He said he will have brakes if he does that. It was his idea.
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We will not be able to make it tomorrow to the April meeting. I have to go over to Battle Creek on Sat. I really wanted to drive the bug but I have major brake issues. Last week I filled the brake fluid up and its been parked all this time and I got in it to pull it out of the garage today to clean and theres no brakes. I checked the fluid and its almost empty. 
It has been leaking ever since we got it but not this bad. I think the leak is in the tunnel somewhere which would be hard to fix and a lot of time 
