A Cars forum. AutoBanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » AutoBanter forum » Auto makers » VW water cooled
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

Hard brake pedal when cold



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old June 23rd 05, 04:28 PM
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Hard brake pedal when cold

Hi,

I have a 82 diesel vanagon and I've been having problem with the power
break system. When the engine is cold, I get absolutely no assistance
from the power break, so it's quite hard to stop the vehicule. After
driving it for a while, I start getting some assistance and the pedal
gets softer on the driver. However, if I depress the brakes several
times, the brake pedal gets hard again, as if the vacuum pump could not
supply enough vacuum (diesel engine here). Brake booster looks fine
(air thigh) as the brake pedal works properly after the van has been
parked for a few days (assuming the brake were ok when parked of
course).

Any idea on what could cause this?

Thanks

Sam

Ads
 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Pulsating brake pedal Mark Technology 5 May 29th 05 03:56 PM
Braking in New Handbrake shoes and Disks M C BMW 86 April 17th 05 10:05 AM
rec.autos.makers.chrysler FAQ, Part 1/6 Dr. David Zatz Chrysler 5 March 21st 05 06:33 AM
Simultaneous Application of Gas and Brake Pedals KaWallski Chrysler 0 January 29th 05 03:40 AM
Clutch pedal hard to press in hot weather (Alfa 156) Steven Spits Alfa Romeo 1 July 16th 04 12:02 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:54 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 AutoBanter.
The comments are property of their posters.