Date:         Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:04:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Long brake line blew
Comments: To: craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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Since you're asking this question maybe for you no. (Wise Guy)  Using the
correct flare tooling and fittings yes the line can be spliced. Single
flares are not acceptable for brake work. You need a double flare or the VW
style bubble flare tool. If you can flare and splice you can probably just
replace that tube. Auto stores sell pieces already made up. Get 2 for the
total length needed and a connector. A tube bender will help make nice
pretty bends but if you are careful you can make the bends by hand. Just
don't kink it.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
craig cowan
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 3:40 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Long brake line blew

My long brake line that goes front to back on the van ('85) blew out under
the drivers compartment yesterday. I can see the leak (it was rusty there).
Most of the line looks to be in good shape and I need to get only 6 more
months out of this van before it is decomissioned; is there a reason why I
can't cut the line to either side of the bad area (about a foot) and
flare/install fittings as needed to install a 1foot patch?

Or do I have to replace the whole monstrous line?

What have people done?

Thanks!

-Craig Cowan
'85GL turned WESTY
Brakeless
'87 SUNROOF Syncro
BIG Braked.