[Vwdiesel] brake problem

[Tad]

A4s have 4 wheel discs and a proportioning valve for rear bias, but I
wouldn't say it's strictly "necessary".


On Sun, Feb 17, 2013 at 6:39 PM, <dieseltdi at verizon.net> wrote:

> OK guys, I installed Scirocco rear discs on the 82 Jetta but I have been
> having trouble getting the brakes to bleed and hold pressure.  I have a new
> master cylinder and everything is working properly BUT I discovered that
> the rear brake proportioning valve is leaking from a set screw that holds
> the whole mess together.  Before I spend a bunch of money to replace this
> thing, do I really need it since I have gone to the rear discs?  I have
> done this on a Mk2 before with no problems but this is the first retrofit
> on a MK1.  Anyone else done this?  BTW there are already to "pressure
> relief valves" in line between the master cylinder and the rear brakes.
>  Hayden
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