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Date:         Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:26:41 -0400
Reply-To:     robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stainless Steel Brake lines - Van-Café
Comments: To: Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
In-Reply-To:  <Pine.LNX.4.64.0604211619500.20365@galaxian.gpcc.itd.umich.edu>
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The stainless steel brake lines from classic tube can have a coil rock guard or rubber guard added to any of the lines you purchase.

Robert -- Rob NYC/Long Beach, NY 88 Wolfsburg, Silver

on 4/21/06 4:20 PM, Jonathan Farrugia at jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU wrote:

> do these stainless brake lines have a protective jacket over the outside > of the stainless steel braid? > > jonathan > > On Fri, 21 Apr 2006, robertmstewart wrote: > >> 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, >> >> -- >> Rob >> NYC/Long Beach, NY >> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver >> >> >> >> on 4/21/06 12:01 PM, Mark A. Kreuzer at markk@OURWESTY.COM wrote: >> >>> I just ordered the SS ones. I'm drinking the coolaid and buying the story >>> about the firmer brake pedal. Give me about 3 weeks and I can tell you how >>> it's working out. >>> >>> -- mark >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of >>> Rob Infante >>> Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 10:53 AM >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> Subject: brake lines >>> >>> In the past I've had not one but two karmann ghias on the side of the road >>> from old swollen brake lines. I have no idea how old the lines are on the >>> syncro westy, so I'm thinking its time to wise up, be proactive, and >>> replace >>> them now. I see van/volks cafe has normal flex lines, and ss ones. Has >>> anyone >>> used the ss ones? Did you see enough of a difference to justify the price? >>> >>> thanks >>> rob infante >> >> >>


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