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

[juliemac57 at hotmail.com (Julie Macfarlane)]

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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