Date:         Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:49:30 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: replacing brake lines
Comments: To: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com>
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Kim,

I HIGHLY recommend CuNiFer lines (copper-nickel alloy). It's very easy to
work and it will not rust. Available  from Napa and CarQuest. Be sure your
flare tool does BUBBLE flare and get the proper nuts.

Neil is right. Inspect the whole length of the line especially behind the
clips that anchor the line along it's length.

http://fedhillusa.com/ has everything you need.

John Meeks
'91 Vanagon MV
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
www.vanagonauts.com



On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 2:25 PM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:

> Well my 91 passenger syncro sprung a leak on one of the brake lines going
> to the back brakes (right rear I believe.) My Bentley doesn't show anything
> on the brake lines, only the rest of the brake components.
>
> I've got a parts van I can use to scavenge parts from, but it would be
> good to have some guidance on where to begin this.
>