>>I've also heard, that ordinary heater hose works-- I don't have to use >>the hugely expensive ribbed vacuum hose, so the story goes. I will get >>the 1/2" heater hose, and give it a try. It IS pretty stout looking. > >I tried experimenting with various hoses and solicited the group for >opinions while I was resurrecting my power brakes last month. I would NOT >use regular heater hose since there is a chance it might collapse and >surprise you one day while braking. I am using Wire Reinforced 1/2" heater >hose (made by Gates--a.k.a. shape to fit hose). It's as tough as the VW >vacuum hose but much cheaper. Where did you get it?
>It's a good idea to get a new rubber grommet on the firewall where the >vacuum hose passes through if yours is missing/dried out. The metal edge on >the hole in the firewall could saw through your hose with all the engine >vibration. Was this from VW? Or aftermarket, or HW store etc?
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