Date:         Mon, 19 Apr 1999 12:31:19 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: braided SST brake lines
Comments: To: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@MINDSPRING.COM>
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On Mon, 19 Apr 1999, Brent Christensen wrote:

> I spent part of the weekend searching the archives (the search engine worked
> and didn't time-out!) and I never found an answer...
>
> The brakes in my '89 Syncro Westy are VERY mushy/spongy.  If I pump once it
> seems to help *slightly*. Kicking the e-brake up one notch while braking
> also helps *a bit*.  This indicates bleeding and adjustment may help a
> little.
>
> What kind of difference do the stainless brake lines make to a properly
> adjusted system?
     Strainless brake lines (braided) will put excess presser on the
master Cyl. and the wheel cyl. (who knows what will give out first)
in the event that you must stand on the brakes.

 Where is the best place
> to get them? Are they a worthwhile upgrade?

    NO!  Complete waste of money, unless you are upgrading the
rest of the brake component.

   Brake line are of some of the best quality matterial on your
vwhicle. 30 years ago, a 10 year old car, would have had the brake
lines replace 3 times. My 13 year old Vanagon has the original lines
and they are in perfect shape.

   Make sure your original system is working 100% and you will
be able to stop on a dime....and leave 9 cents change....................
                    Eric