The mechanic wanted thousands to fix Buster's brakes. We said no thanks and ordered the parts ourselves. Today we're tackling a full brake job on our 1973 VW Westfalia—master cylinder, booster, and more. If we can do this, so can you. Follow along as we restore Buster ourselves and prove you don't need a shop to do the work. Girls, you've got this. 🔧 Part of our journey restoring Buster for $4K instead of the shop's $16K quote. #brakejob #diybrakes #vwrestoration #westfalia #mechanicripoff #vwbus #vintagevan #busterthebus #vanlife #diymechanic #womeninmechanics #mastercylinder #brakebooster #1973vw #savemoney #learntofix #donttrustmechanics #girlpower

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The mechanic quoted us $3,800 to replace the brake drums on our 1973 VW Westfalia. We pulled them ourselves, and guess what? They're perfectly fine. This is why you can't always trust the "experts." Learn to check your own vehicle—it's easier than you think and can save you thousands. Follow along as we restore Buster ourselves for a fraction of the shop's $16,000 quote. #vwrestoration #westfalia #diybrakes #mechanicripoff #vwbus #vintagevan #busterthebus #vanlife #diymechanic #savemoney #womeninmechanics #learntofix #1973vw #brakerepair #donttrustmechanics

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We pulled the brake master cylinder from Buster, our 1973 VW Westfalia. This and the brake booster are the ONLY things wrong with our brakes—despite the mechanic's $3,800+ estimate to replace everything. These parts? About $400 total when you order them yourself. Here's what a brake master cylinder is, how it works, and why you don't need to be intimidated by it. Roll up your sleeves, grab a wrench, and save thousands. Following our journey restoring Buster for $4K instead of $16K? Subscribe for daily updates. #mastercylinder #brakemastercylinder #vwbrakes #diybrakes #vwrestoration #westfalia #mechanicquote #savemoney #vwbus #busterthebus #vanlife #womeninmechanics #howitworks #brakerepair #1973vw #learncarrepair #donttrustmechanics #diymechanic

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