Hard brake line

[brian_wagner at sbcglobal.net (Brian Wagmer)]

You can buy metric hard line from a parts store, problem is usually the
exact length you need is elusive. VW use a metric bubble flare, so if you a
longer than need line cut the end and re-flare it. For this you will need a
metric bubble flare kit as seen in the link below

http://www.inlinetube.com/tools.htm

Brian
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John K. Gates" <gatesj@twcny.rr.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 7:37 AM
Subject: Hard brake line


> Hello, all,
>
> First, I'll introduce.  I've met a few of the guys here but have been a
> first class lurker since 1996 or so, not having a whole lot of time to
> read the deluge of posts everyday.  I'm in upstate NY around Syracuse. I
> have an '85 Scirocco I've been hanging onto until I manage to get a big
> enough garage where I can really have space to work.  It's a southern
> car and it's in OK shape but it's definitely in need of a few things..
>
> My problem:  Soft brake pedal led me to take a look at the rubber brake
> hoses.  I found the RR one to be almost rubbed through by the fuel line
> that runs next to it by the pump, and am trying to replace it.  I have
> the front union free but I can't get the rear one even after dropping
> the axle and resorting to more and more force, to include vice grips.  I
> think I can solve my problem by buying the rear hard line pre-made and
> just cutting this mess off
>
> I'm wondering tho, for the other side which I can't get apart at all
> (and might as well do at the same time) about bending and flaring tools
> to deal with the front hard line.  I know you can get the bending tool
> fine at Napa, but the double flare tool has been elusive.  Zelenda
> perhaps?  Can anyone offer advice on obtaining the tool?  Perhaps on
> flaring procedure?  I've heard it's not especially easy.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Gates
> --
> '85 Scirocco
> '97 Jetta GLX
>
>
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