Date:         Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:12:06 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Long brake-line
Comments: To: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com>
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On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 10:47 PM, Bruce Todd<beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> Okay - the gas tank has been removed from my van (86 syncro) - lots of
> prying - that thing is stuck in there plenty tight and talk about 23 years
> of dirt and dust.
>
> So whilst playing with the tank, I became very familiar with the three-way
> coupling which transfers brake fluid to both rear brakes.  Can anyone tell
> me whether they have ever replaced the very long brake-line (about
> 2.8m) from the coupling at the rear to basically whatever brake component it
> connects to - some type of cylinder roughly somewhere underneath the front
> passenger seat.
>
> Anyway is there a part out there or do folks manufacture these themselves?
> Mine is pretty corroded and with the motor, transmission and tank out - now
> is the time to replace.  If someone can steer me in the right direction I'd
> be most happy.
>
> Mucho gracias.
>
> B (who is having a celebratory beer because the tank is out" T


Congrats on getting the tank out. A tip on installing. Since yours was snug.

If you apply some kind of top coat, don't go over board. If coat(s)
too thick, it may make tank tight to area it fits into. i.e. tough to
get back in.

I posted a link not long ago regarding flaring VW brake lines. Nice
big pics too!

http://www.brokevw.com/flare.html

Not sure what you can use for attach the line to the frame ( those
little white clips seem to break). Possibly something from your FLAPS?

Enjoy!

Neil.
-- 
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