[T3] Brakes and Hoses

[Jim Adney]

On 11 May 2016 at 22:17, J. Jonik wrote:

> Got a LR brake hose on-line from a place called CARDiD, with one end M the other F....at proper length.  Only $9 (but $10 shipping).  Went to install it right off the UPS truck.
> Never did that before...and advice isn't in Bentley.  After struggle, sm. flashlight in teeth, and very wet hands, realized that it SEEMS that one does not have to undo the nut on the upper metal brake line, NOR  (I think) does one have to undo the 10 mm bolt holding the connection to the bracket.
> It seems that all you have to do is a) undo the lower metal brake line, b) remove the holding clip for the rubber hose, c) THEN use 15 mm open end to undo the hose at top connection.
> Then quickly install the new hose...screwing it into the top first.  No way to prevent dripping fluid unless the extra step is taken to undo the upper metal line, then put a rubber valve cap over the tip of the line while you attach the hose.    BUT...access to that nut on top at the metal line is Not Easy...and getting the nut started and tight again might take some time and effort and drip as much fluid as not doing that.
> Is this the right...best...way to do this?

Because it's so crowded up there, there's no easy way to do this one. 
But you've got the right idea. I have a rubber stopper that I put in 
the reservoir that reduces the rate of fluid leakage while I have 
things apart.

The problem you may run into is that the line nut on the hard line 
may be frozen to the line. If they insist on turning together, you'll 
quickly shear off the hard line, so be cautious there.
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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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