[Vwdiesel] squishy brakes?

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/3/2010 12:21:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
pmdolan at sasktel.net writes:

> It is very simple:  pedal sinking has nothing to do with vacuum, that is 
> a 100% Hydraulic problem.
> 

  Not necessarily...
  If you own an older VW diesel (that looses brake vacuum when it's 
parked) try stepping on your brakes THEN start the car.  The pedal 
will sink as the vacuum builds.  He COULD have low vacuum (leak?) 
that slowly bulds as he holds the pedal down.  Then pumping a couple 
times WILL make for a hard pedal with little brakes due to no power 
assist.  
    Loren