Date:         Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:44:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Metal brake line + short rear flex hose questions
Comments: To: Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <48FE707E.19579.1E80D612@vwdiesels.gmail.com> (Shawn Wright's
              message of "Tue\, 21 Oct 2008 17\:14\:54 -0700")
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Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM> writes:

> I replaced the rubber lines when I did the brakes on my '82 just
> because of the age, and ended up replacing the rear steel lines to the
> T junction as well, as I couldn't get the fittings apart without badly
> tweaking the steel lines. Be prepared for this - even if you don't
> plan on doing the steel lines, plans can change... It's a crappy job
> doing the steel lines, but a lot easier if the tranny is out, so if
> that is in the plans at all, maybe wait until then. Otherwise, be very
> careful with the steel lines.

Did you use flare nut wrenches?  That can make a difference.  No
guarantee of course.

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL