Date:         Sun, 16 Sep 2001 12:42:11 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Brake line question
Comments: To: Frank Miller <fmiller01@SPRYNET.COM>
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All you need is a flaring tool that can do an ISO (bubble) flare.
Even JC Whipme carries these.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml;$sessionid$5TO2MSAAAAHKZWBBLJTSFFGYEFNGMIV0?CATID=5557&_requestid=37993

Todd
'88 Westy

Frank Miller wrote:

> I'm going through the brake system on my '84 GL & replacing entire 17
> year old system - lines, hoses and cylinders. So far, I'm working on
> the rear wheels. Matching up the old brake line sections with bulk brake
> line at my local auto parts place wasn't a problem until I hit the left
> rear line which goes from the tee in the back to the flex hose for the left
> rear trailing arm. The bulk brake line only comes in 20 and 30 inch
> lengths, but that line looks to be about 24 inches long. Apparently, there
> is no flaring tool available to let me just cut off the extra tubing and
> make another flare so the line will be the correct size. Is it Ok to just
> make a big loop of the extra tubing and stick it out of the way somewhere,
> or is there a better solution available?
>
>  Frank Miller