1969 vw bug problems replaced most of the parts but brakes still wont work?

Question 1
1969 vw bug problems replaced most of the parts but brakes still wont work?...  i have a 1969 vw bug and i replaced the pads, brake lines, master cylinder and the brake pedal still has no pressure and the brakes wont work. i bleed the brakes many times and it still wont work. please help

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1)   Hi I also have that German make... even though how many times I bleed the breaks still it wont
every time I step on it, the bug moves to the left - BlabberMouthGirl

2)   Hmm, first did you manually bench bleed the master cylinder before putting it on? Is all the brake shoes adjusted to the point of slight drag? Bugs don't like all the pumping other cars do. After you have adjusted and bench bled the master, use the one pump method, starting on the RR, then LR,RF, LF. Just pump the pedal once, hold it down and release the bleeder, no pumping! Hope it helps, sometimes a vacuum pump to suck the air out helps, like a mity vac - Bob S

3)   I am experienced at this problem of yours if you fell the brakes shoes are put on right have you adjusted the brake shoes all the way up before you bleed them.I wish you were here with that problem I could fix it but I don't know where you are.I have done plenty of work on brakes and every time I do them people are happy with my work.What you should do is after you try bleeding the brakes when or if the brakes shoes are adjusted to where they should be up to is start by bleeding the right rear then the left rear,right front then the left front and repeat until all air is out of the system.But also do a re adjustment of the brake shoes,But as you adjust the brake shoes up take a hard plastic hammer and hit the outside of the brake drums several times to center the brake shoes when adjusting them up on the drum brakes.And then adjust them up until you get them centered to the drums. but also spin the drums as you adjust the brake shoes up until they have a drag on the drums.And when you feel that the brake shoes are up to adjustment then start your bleeding of each wheel.God I wish I was there this job would be simple.Any questions email me at hgm20002000@yahoo.com - dangerII

4)   The response about bench bleeding the master cylinder is also my first choice. BUT.. keep in mind that if it will not HOLD the pressure (but does reach it) then you could simply have a bad master cylinder.. even if it is new. (It does happen.. the valves do not seat properly)

Have you properly adjusted the brake shoes after putting them on. The vw does not have automatic brakes .. you need to adjust the pads manually via the back of the drum.

I assume that there are no brake fluid puddles under the car.. so that you are not losing fluid. If that is the case then you either have a bad master or a bad slave.. or a LOT of air. Re do it., - ca_surveyor


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Question 2
Are VW Beetle parts expensive?...  I'm dying to purchase a VW Beetle. My older brother says because it it a German car, that its parts will be expensive. Is owing a VW Beetle a bad investment? How much am i to expect maintenance cost for the vehicle?

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1)   air cooled, or the "new" Beetle?? - mdcbert

2)   My wife owned a 99 volkswagen passat for 10 years. Our experiance was that it needed a lot of repairs compared to our other car which was a Ford. It was difficult to find mechanics who new how to work on Volkswagens. You either had to use the Dealer of find someone who specialized in Volkswagens. Parts were more expensive than American made cars or Japanese Cars. We sold it recently and bought a Ford Fusion. She also enjoyed tth Passat but it did not seem to be as reliable as our other cars.

If you are looking for a good investment, a reliable car at a good price then buy a Ford. If your looking for a sexy car and don't mind spending a little more money for it then get a VW. - T.J.

3)   Based on hearsay, yes. Friend has a Jetta, his brother has a Beetle. He complains a great deal about the repair costs for them. - doane_nut

4)   Look at Yahoo Auto site. It tells you if certain cars cost a lot to maintain. Several cars are cheap to buy, but are expensive to keep.
VW passed the test. The New Beetle was not on the 'bad list'.
We once owned a 1999 New Beetle. Kept it for 5 years. The 'bug' never once let us down.
The only part we had to buy was a water pump. The parts and labor to replace it was not high. We were pleased with the repair and went on vacation the very next day!
I have owned American and Japanese cars. I can honestly say that VW parts are no higher than cars in their class. IMO VW is the affordable German car.
If at all possible, buy a 2009 NB. All service and maint. is free for 3 years! Even with a used NB, all you should have to spend on maint. is oil/filter changes,etc. [you may need to change the timing belt if it was not changed at 80,000 miles].
The only reason we sold the NB was that we needed a larger car and trunk. We were so impressed with the NB's reliability that we decided to buy a VW Jetta. Great car too. But my wife still misses her 'green bug'..... - fenton


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Question 3
Volkswagon Jetta models with 6 speed manual transmission and turbo's?...  What are all the Jetta models that have a 6 speed, 2 liters, and have turbo's? FOURTH GENERATION MODELS ONLY(1998-2005)

I was looking up fourth gen. jetta's and i looked at the models avaliable and there were 15 models to choose from. So which of those 15 models meet my criteria? Here are all of the models came up.

2.5
GL
GL 1.8T
GL TDI
GLI
GLI VR6
GLS
GLS 1.8T
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI
GLS VR6
GLX
GLX VR6
Value Edition
Wolfsburg Edition

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1)   no. the only turbos available on those models were on the gas turbo (1.8 L) and on the diesel turbo (1.9 L) the 1.8 was quick, but not reliable, the 1.9 was efficient but had a number of electronic gremlins.

actually, i could be mistaken but the 6 speed came only in 05 of the years you list... and the 05 is a 5th gen car, not 4th gen. - hello

2)   UGH..all so slow and get crappy Gas mileage...here

http://www.stealthtdi.com/Performance.html - mdcbert

3)   The previous answer about the 2.0 turbo not available during the forth generation is correct; however, a 6 speed manual transmission was available from 2002-2004 models in the GLI. The GLI was mostly available with the VR6 motor, but, during 2004, it was also available with the 1.8 turbo motor as well.

The 1.8 turbo model is prone to developing a sluge problem; by 2004, this issue was well known and VW earlier had recommended the use of synthenic oil only in all models except for the base 2.0 liter NON TURBO motor. If you were able to find a model that has a complete service history using the correct oil and regular maintanance on time and fully performed, it might not be a bad choice.
Earlier models prior to 2004 had many issues, but by 2004 nearly all of these had been delt with.

Hope this helps, a car nut. - a car nut


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Question 4
do you drive a scirocco?...  if you do join the scirocco.org mailing list
get involved cincinatti gathering is very soon 200+ roccos!!

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1)   Last one I drove I wrecked (a 1976 in 1982). Don't drive them anymore. - doane_nut

2)   No I do not drive a Scirocco. - Frank from GDM

3)   Not any more, but I do have a 16V engine and tranny left up for sale! - Bob S


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Question 5
Car stalling when raining out? VOLKSWAGEN HELP 10 POINTS!!!!?...  My mother just called me - the car stalled out during a windy snow storm. It has always stalled out when it rains or when we go through the car wash. We have never known why.

Anyways, if anyone can give me any help on HOW to get it started, that would be awesome. The alarm is somehow going off too, anytime she tries to start it, the alarm will go off.

It's a 1997 VW Jetta.
What's wrong with our car?
The check engine light has been on for ages now. It went away a few months ago, but came back on not too long ago.

We've never had the money to get it fixed, plus parts up here are hard to find or more expensive (alaska).

we just have avoided not driving in snow or rain, hah.

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1)   Coil packs, plug wires, is she getting a Check Engine Light? This is an issue with the ignition system, and there is no quick fix. Get it flatbedded over to an independent VW mechanic, and have them look at it. If it has been such a problem in the past, how come it was never attended to before? - djaca70

2)   it's probably humidity somewhere in the wires - John Allen

3)   When it is wet, open the hood (use a blanket to cover the hood as you want it dark.
Have someone start the engine while you look at the wires, coil packs and other connectors.
Where ever you see sparking fairies dancing about that is what is causing your problem.

Scrape the area that is sparking with sand paper then spray with clear Krylon paint allow to dry.

Check your rain drains in the hood to see that they are clear and allow water to leave the cowling. - Briano


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