Date:         Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:13:42 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Long brake line blew
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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I was able to get both ends of the line off and have replacement pieces
(it's 3 pieces but will work). I'm sticking some unions in there, with all
the proper flares, and calling it a day.
Hopefully it goes together well tomorrow.

-Craig


On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 7:04 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> 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.
>
>