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No brakes - somewhere Eltham/Greensborough to get them fixed?

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eplatypus · 19 Jul 2009, 6:25 pm

Evening all,

My 1970ish beetles brakes are gone - completely, no brake fluid left and no indication as to where it's gone. I've got a preferred workshop out near my work Boronia way, but I live Greensborough/Eltham and was wondering if anyone can recommend anywhere I can go to get it fixed locally. Looking for quality, not cheap (not too expensive, mind), so if there's some recommendations, be happy to hear them.

grumble · 19 Jul 2009, 6:54 pm

I would say the brake master cylinder leaking through the secondary cup into the centre tunnel. Replace the master cylinder and i think you will fix the problem.

blutopless2 · 20 Jul 2009, 7:12 am

try volkshome automotive thomastown.

super72beetle · 20 Jul 2009, 9:39 am

You could also try Volkscourt (WM Motors) also in Thomastown. Ivanhoe Court (Not sure of the number). I got a master cylinder there recently for the same reason.
Good luck.

68AutoBug · 20 Jul 2009, 4:36 pm

eplatypus wrote:Evening all,

My 1970ish beetles brakes are gone - completely, no brake fluid left and no indication as to where it's gone. I've got a preferred workshop out near my work Boronia way, but I live Greensborough/Eltham and was wondering if anyone can recommend anywhere I can go to get it fixed locally. Looking for quality, not cheap (not too expensive, mind), so if there's some recommendations, be happy to hear them.

the kits aren't too expensive....
but most people don't have any success with them..
the bore may be scored...

I had My master cylinder repaired with a stainless steel sleeve and a kit put in it...
at a brake repair place...
so there is an alternative..
sleeve will never wear out...

cheers

LEE

PS: Many people have this done to old cars..

grumble · 20 Jul 2009, 10:18 pm

Lee, the kits aren't expensive but 99 times out of 100 the cylinder is pitted badly and needs resleeving or replacing,most times we opt for the latter due to cost and time factors in resleeving.

helbus · 21 Jul 2009, 12:05 am

VolkWerke is in Greensborough

Factory 1, 171 Para Road Greensborough 3088, Melbourne VIC.

Email & Phone:

enquiries@volkwerke.com.au

Ph: (03) 9435 1868

eplatypus · 28 Jul 2009, 8:58 pm

Thanks all. Got Erik (err, the Beetle) back today from Volkscourt - blown rear left brake cylinder. All good now, can now go places and stop when I get there.

super72beetle · 29 Jul 2009, 9:21 am

Great news Eplatypus. A lot cheaper than a master cylinder!!