Brake line removal/repair/replacement (something?) help

[robcalderwood1 at charter.net (Rob Calderwood)]

Julie,

All the hoses around the accumulator are a challenge. I worked with David 
for OEM parts but one has to purchase bulk hose which gets costly. I do not 
know the differences between MKI and II, (mine is a II) but I would share 
the cost of the bulk purchase with others.

I do not know if there is a good aftermarket source for correct fuel hose.

Rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie Macfarlane" <juliemac57@hotmail.com>
To: <gatesj@mailblocks.com>; <ydrogs@gmail.com>; <jdbubb@verizon.net>; 
<Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: Brake line removal/repair/replacement (something?) help


>I am going to replace the fuel and brake lines this winter. I need the 
>bending tool and that flare tool as well as a roll of stainless 5/8" 
>tubing.
>
> I also have to replace the accumulator and all the hoses down there. I 
> need to find out if all those hoses are available!
>
>
>
> Julie Macfarlane
> "Its not just a car! Its an adventure!"
> 1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
> Amsterdam NY
>
>
>
>
>>From: John Gates <gatesj@mailblocks.com>
>>To: ydrogs@gmail.com, jdbubb@verizon.net, Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>>Subject: Re: Brake line removal/repair/replacement (something?) help
>>Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:33:47 -0700
>>
>>Bubble flares are actually surprisingly easy if you have a decent tool, 
>>and amazingly enough I got one that works beautifully, perfect flares 
>>everytime, for $30 from NAPA.  It is an OTC/Stinger flaring tool and I 
>>highly recommend it.  I was making perfect flares right from the first 
>>time.  Now if I could just find a decent double flare tool for my American 
>>iron, I have tried both K-D and another OK brand that I don't recall with 
>>crappy results on both.  I have heard that Rigid makes great flaring tools 
>>but it's $$$.
>>
>>John Gates
>>--
>>'97 Jetta GLX
>>'85 Scirocco
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Gordy Stedman <ydrogs@gmail.com>
>>To: Dan Bubb <jdbubb@verizon.net>; Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>>Sent: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 21:25:49 -0700
>>Subject: Re: Brake line removal/repair/replacement (something?) help
>>
>>I totally agree that a double bubble OEM flair is how one should do it
>>if they have the tool and the knowledge. After doing some Googling I
>>have to agree with Dan that compression fittings on an auto are a
>>no-no.  I was just sharing my personal experience of what my friend
>>did in the same situation to solve the problem.  I will let everyone
>>know when he rolls his '77 rabbit :)
>>
>>On 7/21/05, Dan Bubb <jdbubb@verizon.net> wrote:
>>>But not necessarily for brake systems where pressure is in the 1000
>>psi
>>>range and safety is critical.
>>>I don't think you can find any OEM applications that use compression
>>>fittings on brake lines.
>>>They form their seal by crushing a ferrule into the tubing. It
>>compromises
>>>the strength of the tube and the seal is much less consistent or
>>reliable
>>>than capturing a flared tube.
>>>I'd think in this case you'd want to look at what the manufacturers
>>do and
>>>not take the word of a repair shop no matter how knowledgeable they
>>seem to
>>>be.
>>>Ever had your brakes fail while you were zooming around in your
>>beloved
>>>Scirocco coming up on a tight corner?
>>>Think about it and do what the factory does!
>>>Dan
>>>who specs tube fittings as part of his job
>>
>>
>>--
>>Gordy
>>MK1 x 3
>>Audi 80 - Slated for parts car
>>
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