1993 Volkswagen Golf Brakes not working properly

1993 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
200,000 MILES
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DEZB
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The brakes for my golf 1 dont work properly. When I press on the brakes the car does not stop immediately and my break lights only come on when I step on the brakes fully. The break pads are still fine and I just changed the break light switch.
Aug 29, 2013 at 4:35 AM
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EXOVCDS
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Air in the lines?
Drum brakes in the rear? Might be out of adjustment?
The brake proportioning valve could be bad?
The master cylinder could be bad?
The brake light switch might need to be adjusted?
Is the brake pedal hard to push? The booster might not be getting enough vacuum?

Thomas
Aug 30, 2013 at 4:18 PM
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DEZB
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Thanx 4 the reply.
The brake pedal pushes all the way down.
Aug 30, 2013 at 11:17 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Time to play mechanic and go through the list I posted.

Once you find the problem, we can help with "how to".

Thomas
Sep 1, 2013 at 10:56 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Will the pedal pump up? I feel you may have a by passing master cylinder, if you have a pedal that slowly sinks under light pedal pressure this may the problem.
Sep 4, 2013 at 5:12 AM
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DEZB
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The pedal does go all the way down and slowly. I will replace the master cylinder and see afterwards. Thanx.
Sep 4, 2013 at 5:44 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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OK, let me know how it goes.
Sep 6, 2013 at 5:03 AM
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