Date:         Wed, 26 Sep 2001 14:41:41 EDT
Reply-To:     JKrevnov@AOL.COM
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From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Replacing brake lines
Comments: To: jhlauterbach@MSN.COM
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In a message dated 9/26/01 12:06:32 PM, jhlauterbach@MSN.COM writes:

<< I think that I have a pin hole leak in the tube that runs
from brake pressure reducer back towards rear wheels. >>

John,
Take care of this RIGHT NOW.  I had that rusted line blow out while I was
enroute to the beach with the whole family, including the dog, in the van.
It happened in DC on the Geo. Washington Parkway near National Airport during
rush hour on a Friday.  By the Grace of God, I got it under control before
disaster struck.  We limped into a VW dealer in Alexandria, VA and I kissed
ass to get the repair done.  We left $280 poorer, plus a carton of cigarettes
as a thank you for the service manager.  I could have probably had the fun of
repairing it in an AutoZone parking lot, but I at the time, I was more into
counting my blessings than my dollars.

Price the VW part.  If you decide to roll your own, any brake line can be
bent into the necessary configuration with an inexpensive bender or bending
springs.  A flaring tool does not cost that much either.

Rich