Date:         Fri, 12 Sep 2003 23:40:06 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: brake line question
Comments: To: brian Honan <cartruckbus@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <Law9-F64hhKLcMdsokD00012949@hotmail.com>
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Brian,
   Once again call me.  VW's use a special flare on the metal brake
tubing called a bubble fare. (no this is not the same as a double fare)
I have the tool, and can make this for you.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Sat, 13 Sep 2003, brian Honan wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
>    The question is - is there a difference in the brake line where it
> attaches to the caliper on the front right and left bend differently ? The
> line does not line up with my new caliper on the drivers side. Now I know
> this sounds like I got a wrong caliper however there is such a significant
> difference     in the shape of that hook that it may be the line that's the
> problem even though it did at one time fit the old caliper. If in fact they
> are different then I know for a fact that the caliper is wrong and I can
> then wait and wait until another one is ordered. And if someone can tell me
> they are the same then I need to seek a new line end piece. Or does anyone
> have suggestions for bending it ? should I take the whole deal to a brake
> garage ? Hope someone can help . Thanks
>
>
> Brian 87 Gl
>
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