Date:         Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:24:53 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: replacing brake lines
Comments: To: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com>
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> Well my 91 passenger syncro sprung a leak on one of the brake lines going to the back brakes (right rear I believe.)

Right. From what I read thought it was one of the rear brake lines.   :)

Some have done what you are describing, but you may find that there
are other spots on line that are rusty/questionable.

I've only done the job once (images etc.  of what I did:
https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/LongBrakeLineReplacement#  )

so am not an expert, but since you have flaring tools, would suggest
purchasing line etc. and make a one piece line from regulator to rear
"T' block. I don't have flaring tools so ended up with a join near the
"T" block to lines going to each rear wheel. Seems to work fine
though. I did this w/o a lift and IIRC, did not have to drop the fuel
tank. But then you have a Syncro so that changes things I imagine.
Would also suggest that IF you choose to make a long one piece line,
look into the more corrosion resistant type of brake line. I used the
VW green stuff. The green got scratched off in certain spots as I
snaked it through the various parts. Not sure if the exposed surface
will rust, but pretty sure it will sooner than later as a result.

This image shows a line clip that seems to break easily (11 in image):
http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_product=5203890&ukey_assembly=738091&ukey_make=1066&ukey_model=15582&ukey_driveline=0&ukey_trimlevel=0&modelYear=0

Not sure if the part is NLA but there must be a suitable part that can
be used. Securing the line properly to frame is important IMO.


Neil.



On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 12:45 PM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:

> This would be nice, if it was my scenario. Thanks anyway. I understand now what I have to do....
>
> Essentially, the line that is leaking/broke, is the long line that goes from the brake proportioning valve (at the front right of the vehicle) all the way back to the swing arm, snaking its way back and forth through the frame members.
>
> Probably 15 feet of line. It might be easier for me to cut away the bad section and fabricate an insert (I have the metric flaring tool).
>
> No fun to replace the whole line (especially when it's not on a lift.)
>
> On Apr 21, 2012, at 3:16 PM, neil n wrote:
>
>> I did a write up here on rear line and hose replacement on my 1981:
>>
>> http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/rearbrakeflexhosereplacement



-- 
Neil n

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