Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:06:24 -0400
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Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Brake lines - Van-Café
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yikes..... People get a grip.... There is more to life
than the WEB. Any good autoparts has brake line
25 FT for about $10. With the rest of the money
you are spending on the WEB,,,, ............ buy the tool!
Snap on tool is $50....BRAND NEW!
Joe. W
I got the pro tool on Ebay for $30....
Mark A. Kreuzer wrote:
>Thanks for everyone's reply. As usual, I got further in 1/2 day using the
>list than 1 week of calling around.
>
>I went back and found an email from Tim Demarest about a company called
>Fedhill ( www.fedhillusa.com ). They have an alloy line and will rent you
>the tool. 30 feet of line ~ $70 and $25.00 per week for the tool. The also
>have a kits of male and female nuts.
>There's a kool picture on their website of how well it can be bent.
>I've decided to go with them.
>
>Thanks again to everyone -- mark
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>robertmstewart
>Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 12:57 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Brake lines - Van-Café .com
>
>2 weeks ago I had my entire van's brake system replaced, and I mean entire!
>
>Front L&R Rotors, Calipers and all associated hardware with all new PBR
>pads.
>Rear L&R Drums, Cylinders, springs, shoes and Emergency Brake Cable.
>(All from Van-café.com, except the Ebrake Cable*)
>
>Stainless Steel brake lines throughout the entire van with coil rock guards,
>and new pressure regulator.
>(SS lines from http://www.classictube.com/products.asp, P-Reg. From Ken @
>Vanagain.com)
>
>Last but not least Van-café.com stainless steel brake lines for the front
>and rear.
>(
>http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=265624003&pct=55048531&ct=3
>97859801)
>
>The brakes on the van prior to the entire overhaul had very good front
>braking, the rear was poor I felt. I replaced everything because of the
>extreme level of rust on all of the components. Many mechanics told me they
>were afraid to try and change anything for fear of breaking parts off and
>they all recommended to replaced the parts to be safe for the future.
>
>I have to say the brakes now are so sensitive now, just touching them with a
>little pressure applies sufficient force, and when hard braking is needed as
>in highway driving it stops with real strength and force. I do not have to
>give a mile to slow down now. I always give lots of time for braking with
>van just to be easier on the brakes and be safer but now it¹s not as much a
>requirement when driving.
>
>I have tested it's braking from 55mph in a hard stop in a vacant area and it
>is a vast improvement. Prior to the upgrades the front brakes gave very good
>braking in the same test but now it's much faster response and the brake
>pedal provides greater consistent pressure at the foot, a very solid feel.
>
>I would say the $115 for the SS Braided Kit from Van-café is worth the peace
>of mind. I looked at it as a lifetime investment for the van and possibly
>may improve my chances in avoiding an accident in the event of real
>emergency braking situation.
>
>Regards to all,
>
>
>
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