Date:         Mon, 17 May 2004 07:46:29 -0400
Reply-To:     David and Shirin <daveshirin@ENERGYUNITED.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David and Shirin <daveshirin@ENERGYUNITED.NET>
Subject:      Re Stainless braided brake lines
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http://www.paragonperformance.com/volkswagenbrk.html

I have delt with this place in the past they made a set of brake hoses for my Saab 99 turbo, I sent them an old set of lines, and they took measurements made me a custom set, and because it was a new aplication I got 50% off the price.  Good lines, and a great deal, Maybe they will do the same for the Vanagon.  If I had a spare set of hoses I would give it a try.

David


Date:    Sun, 16 May 2004 03:18:05 -0400
From:    Alex Towner <altowner@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: stainless braided brake lines

Hi All!

I need to replace the flexible rubber brake lines on my '85, and I =
really want to use those nice stainless braided lines. They are =
available for many street cars, including most front-wheel-drive =
Volkswagens. I have had them on a Golf, a Jetta, and a Quantum in the =
past and think they are great.

Finding them for my Vanagon is proving to be a problem.

-Martin Schneider Design Systems (MSDS) used to have them, but didn't =
reply to an e-mail I sent them. They no longer list them on their =
website.

-Goodridge, a manufacturer, apparently still makes them, but I'm not =
aware of any US vendors. The company has not returned an e-mail.

-Precision, a manufacturer, might make them, but has not responded to an =
e-mail.

-None of the Vanagon list vendors that I'm aware of carry them. One =
vendor had them in the past, but no longer does.

So, would someone out there embrace Capitalism and take my goddamned =
money? Please?

I prefer stainless fittings and DOT-spec if I have a choice.

Thanks,

Alex




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