Date:         Fri, 3 Aug 2007 17:02:19 -0500
Reply-To:     Anthony Kimmons <akimmons@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Anthony Kimmons <akimmons@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Tubing for Brake Fluid recommendation?
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Years ago, before I knew better, I replaced the hose from my brake
fluid reservoir with
the reinforced vinyl tubing that you can buy at Home Depot. I think I
used 3/8" or 1/2" tubing.

Today I changed out the front brake pads on my 87 GL and changed the
brake lines to the calipers. While bleeding the brakes, I noticed that
the old vinyl tubing is getting quite yellow and I decided that I
should change it before I get fluid all over the inside of my dash.

Any recommendations for a hose here? Is this a basic FLAPS item? Or
was I ok in putting the vinyl tube there? It's held for going on 5-6
years now (fortunately). I don't think there is any pressure there,
just worried about the fluids affects on the vinyl over time.

THANKS!

PS. Update on progress...
I finally was able to drive the old van around the neighborhood today!
First time in a long while! No problems with the oil pressure, but I'm
still a little timid. Still amazed that I was actually able to rebuild
an engine on my own! :o) Anxious to get her legal and take her for a
real drive. She still has 2001 stickers on her window, so I don't
think I'd last too long on the road before the man in blue spots me!