[T3] Brakes (was Leak under front driver side)

Jim Adney jadney at vwtype3.org
Mon Mar 18 16:02:16 PDT 2013


On 18 Mar 2013 at 11:12, Bobsnotch at aol.com wrote:

> The best way to do that line  I've found, is in 2 pieces, with a brass
> connector in the middle.  Unfortunately, I've forgotten the total
> length needed, but I believe it's  close to 80 inches. You'll need
> bubble flares (metric ends) on the ends  of the lines. I got my lines
> and coupler from NAPA, as their fittings are far  superior to those
> sold at the zone. 

I've never done it with 2 pieces, but I agree that that's the way to 
go, just because it's the front that rusts out and the rear that's 
hard to replace. Pick lengths that allow the coupler to fall 
somewhere between the gas pedal and the front seat.

The magic number is 88".

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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