Re: AAHH! No brakes!

[trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com (Shawn C. Meze)]

At 10:23 PM 2/9/97 +0100, you wrote:
>Thanks to all who responded to my brake thing.  It's amazing how
>much one can learn from this list.  One more question...is changing
>the master cylinder complicated?  I guess what I should ask is 
>should a mechanically declined individual like myself attempt to
>change it in my driveway and save a lot of money on towing?
>
>-Mike
>89 Scirocco Scala


Jeez!!! I just sent this message!!! fater than the speed of light!!! :)

Vee-Gates!  
You will only need some basic tools and maybe a good flare nut tool so 
you dont round the brake line fittings. Also pick up a "one man brake 
bleeder tool" for a few bucks. Its only a clear plastic hose that has a 
check ba
ll in it. Im sure the master cylinder will have a set of instruction 
with it and you shouldnt have any problem doing it yourself. Its not 
exactly a first timers project but if you have any kind of mechanical 
abilities you should be able to figure it out. If you need more 
detailed instructions or somebody to call, I can give you my voice 
number or I can give you as much details via e-mail as I can think up 
for you. (oh yeah, your in doitchland. we could do a "POWOW" session or 
something.) Its do-able on your own!
 Why pay all that extra money on towing and some kook to do a half 
assed job when you can do it yourself and know its done the right way! 
(Right? yeah, thats it....) 



Shawn
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