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• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:30:48 -0500
  ...My caliper has a solid > steele brake line coming off it. Not a rubber brake hose. I'm thinking either > I'm losing my...
• Re: blown hose?, try brake lines!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 14:29:39 -0700
  ...to remove this darned hose, > > which means that I had to drain the oil, too! > > While replacing my brake lines I found a truly...
• Re: Frozen slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 11:40:04 -0500
  ...at 12:45 PM, Roger Sisler wrote: > Dont replace the feeder hose with a rubber hose, as brake fluid is not > compatable with rubber.
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:00:23 -0800
  ...To test my theory, I disconnected the > hose that runs to the valve on the brake pedal. In > other words, my cruise control setup...
• Re: Any advice on brake master cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 3 Nov 2021 13:52:16 -0400
  ...After I drained all my brake fluid replacing my rear rubber brake hoses because the nut was stuck. I power bled my system and...
• Re: [2] Idle problems
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 08:23:06 -0400
  ...This is the vacuum hose they are referring to. Also, if you go under the vehicle and look at the power brake servo and...
• Re: [WetWesties] Great gathering (Re: Brakes)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 19:32:14 -0500
  <Snip> Whenever I needed to brake, the pedal would slowly push all the way to the floor. I could stop, but it sure made...
• Re: Rebuiliding brake master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Sat, 1 May 1999 20:15:59 -0500
  ...hose on the bleed nipple and run it into a separate > container with brake fluid in it...with the hose submerged in brake fluid...
• Re: Hose from brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder??
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:36:40 -0500
  ...wrote: > Hi Folks. > > I need the fabric coated rubber hose that runs between the brake cylinder > reservoir and the CLUTCH master cylinder for my...
• Re: Dragging front brakes...why? how?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 09:25:56 -0700
  ...Solution is new hoses. > > After giving it more thought ... it's also possible that the rubber > brake > lines have deteriorated and are restricting the...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:02:02 -0400
  ...rubber hose route for the P/S lines (thanks Frank C!), but I think I'll stick to metal tubing for the brakes, I...
• Re: Brake Fluid, Where is it going!?
  Historical mailing list - jules
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:33:27 -0500
  Perhaps it's leaking into the brake booster housing. was the master cylinder replaced with the rest of the system overhaul? One way to...
• replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:58:37 -0400
  ...Would I have to bleed the rear brakes (ore even also the clutch) if I remove those front hoses? -Wes On Thu, Jun 14...
• Re: clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 08:52:42 -0500
  ...use >the clear hose in a bottle method, with the end of the hose below the level >of old brake fluid in the bottle...
• Re: stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:40:31 -0500
  ...stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they > > make a difference? > > > > has anyone used them? > > > > they are for sale at various german and uk...
• RE: '71; brake vacuum hose substitute
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 06 Nov 1995 17:52:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...About a month ago, I did exactly what you want to do-- replace all three lengths of hose for the power-brake vacuum line...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sun, 12 May 2013 03:06:06 -0500
  ...Front brakes: Residual pressure valve inop Brand X front brake hoses or hose collapsed Sticking Caliper Front wheel bearing out of adjustment, causing rotor...
• Brake hose-pinching device
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:24:30 -0800
  ...Brake hose-pinching device I need to replace my clutch master cylinder sometime soon, and most of the outlines I've seen for this...
• Re: Next project: Thoughts on SS vs. Rubber Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 16:38:38 +0000
  I updated mine to SS brake lines. I noticed some improved feel to the brakes (more firmness). A worthwhile upgrade - particularly now that you...
• Re: All You Wanted to Know about Brake Fluid ... :) <long>
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 09:37:27 -0800
  ...tips for brake fluid bleeding and flushing. To help prevent air from entering the bleed screw at the cylinder run the hose UP and...
• brake lines and hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:18:38 -0500
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• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 08:19:48 -0700
  ...vacuum from the brake booster hose is any better or worse than > stealing it from the fuel regulator vacuum hose? Do they go to...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:39:24 -0800
  ...My caliper has a solid >steele brake line coming off it. Not a rubber brake hose. I'm thinking either >I'm losing my...
• Re: '66 Brake problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 1995 13:05:31 -0500
  ...Test the brakes, and repeat until it is finished. HOT TIP - get one of those one-man/one-woman brake line bleeding hoses, the...
• brake fluid lost. Questions.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 8 Dec 2014 11:21:42 -0500
  ...dot 3 brake fluid, Should I use dot 4? 2) are these mixable? 3) should there be a clamp on the hose connected to...
• powersteering hoses? Need One
  Historical mailing list - Tim Gardner
  Sun, 31 May 1998 11:30:45 EDT
  ...The braket that holds the hose has wore a hole in the hose. Does anyone know where I can buy one of these? Are...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 10:24:54 -0700
  ...Other thoughts would be rear brake adjustment and air in the lines. And old hoses.� Maybe they are swelling under pressure.� Probably not, as...
• Re: SA Big Brake Parts Inventory
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:02:32 -0400
  ...rubber hose does not rub anywhere at any angle of the wheel (you'll need an asisstant to help bleed the brakes lines anyway...
• Brakes sticking...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 11:45:01 -0700
  ...Does anyone know what might cause the caliper to not retract fully? Time to replace the rubber brake-line hoses and bleed the system...
• Re: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:26:55 -0700
  vice grips on the brake hose... sure , rough on the hose , but sure. I have a friend who just loved using a BB under...
• Metal brake line + short rear flex hose questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:39:47 -0700
  ...It's my brakes! ;^) Re: the rear short flex hoses. Mine look like they've never been replaced. Is a visual inspection for cracks...
• RE: Need Carb/Electric Choke/Vacuum Hose Help
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 09:05:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I've been having mucho problems with my '71 bus (first year of the big, thick vacuum hose going to the power brakes in...
• Re: Installing SA big brakes (on a syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 15:18:36 EDT
  ...I wasn't able to use the new brake lines and hoses as the old ones fit much easer. Any thoughts or suggestions? >> Sanford...
• Re: The One Man Brake Bleed Show
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 06:48:50 -0500
  ...a small garden sprayer, a pressure guage, a hose barb gizmo, and a spare brake fluid resevior cap. Drill a hole in the sprayer...
• Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 17 May 2004 09:33:28 -0500
  ...The >website he >cited does offer braided brake hose on another page, but it must certainly >come in the form of an assembly (hose...
• Brake booster hose
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Aug 1995 09:34:41 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Saturday I stopped at the local German car specialist and asked if they had the vacuum hose for the brake booster on my '71...
• Installing SA big brakes (on a syncro)
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 12:02:27 -0700
  ...Question, I had the big brakes installed last week. I wasn't able to use the new brake lines and hoses as the old...
• Re: Metal brake line + short rear flex hose questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:07:04 -0700
  Thanks Allan. > Every section of brake line on my van has some amount of pitting. > Anyone ever used stainless brake line? I'd imagine...
• SUMMARY: front calipers & rusted bleeder valves
  Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 11:46:20 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...We changed the hoses but couldn't bleed the brakes because the valves were rusted in place. Ex-S.O. managed to get one...
• RE: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 09:57:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Clean off the end of the hose you pulled off the manifold, and suck on it gently. (Careful-- I found brake fluid in mine...
• Re: speedbleeders? anybody use'em
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 21:12:17 -0600
  ...12oz brake fluid container. #2) Hold it upside down (screw on top down towards ground), dill hole smaller than 3/16 rubber hose. #3...
• Re: Soggy brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:37:14 -0700
  ...also.......stainless coverd aftermarket hoses are suppossed to give a much firmer brake pedal feel, due to less expanding of the hoses when they...
• '85 Westy Brake Booster Location
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 19:20:25 -0800
  Looking for the Brake Booster in my '85 Westy. Simple enough eh? Just follow the hoses that lead to the booster, right? Well, let...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 09:03:20 -0400
  ...replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5) I would spray the metal connections down with either PB Blaster or WD...
• Front Brake Hose Clearance Requirements
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:35:09 -0700
  ...on P 40.10 of Bentley. "If brake hose bracket is removed, clearance between wheel and hose must be checked when reinstalled." It specifies...
• Re: Brake line question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 12:42:11 -0700
  ...lines, hoses and cylinders. So far, I'm working on > the rear wheels. Matching up the old brake line sections with bulk brake > line...
• Re: Master Cylinder and Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 17:14:28 PDT
  ...The brake master cylinder is located directly beneath the fluid reservoir. The clutch and brake master cylinder share the same fluid reservoir. The hose...
• Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 19:04:38 -0700
  ...hoses. do not > remember the brand or if they are DOT approved. They made a noticable > difference in my opinion, making the brakes a...
• Re: Help..............won't stop
  Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 13:45:53 +0200 (MET DST)
  I'm not versed in brakes on a '72, but I've just been told that a similar problem on my vanagon is probably...
• re brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 15:30:29 -0500
  ...a glass with clean brake fluid and stick the hose in it,open the bleeder screw and push the brake peddle to the floor...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:01:21 -0800
  ...Open the bleeder..attach the hose...go pump the brake pedal SLOWLY 10 times or so while trying to watch and see if there...
• What happened to the Vanagon stuff at MSDS?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 14:14:07 -0400
  http://www.msdsinc.com/ (Martin Schneider Designed Systems) used to sell Porsche 911 engine kits, brake rotors & stainless steel brake hoses, and a "Panzer...
• Re: brake lines and hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 20:16:57 -0500
  ...brake lines and hoses? > > >> Found this useful info one time: >> >> http://www.vanagonwiki.net/wiki/Brake_lines_replacement >> >> david >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing...
• How to replace the brake master cylinder. - long -
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:10:50 -0800
  ...Loosen and remove the brake master cylinder: Ok two brake lines off, rubber hose off, all you have left is the two MC anchor...
• Re: Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:13:35 -0500
  ...of bubbles out of the brake > bleeder valve/hose junction..Maybe I just haven't tried the proper hose or > something...I had to...
• Re[2]: Dealer service ripoff?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:36:35 -0800
  ...Bruce Anderson, the Technical Director of the Porsche Club of America recommends against braided stainless steel-over-teflon brake hoses. They work good, and...
• Re: Help, 84 Vanagon Brake Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 07:46:30 -0700
  Victor, Karl had a good suggestion, but the usual failure mode of brake hoses is catastrophic since they are re-enforced against stretching. But...
• brake hoses
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Jul 94 09:04:32 CDT
  ...but if you can afford the time and money to put the stainless braided brake hoses on your bus, by all means, DO IT...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 00:50:13 -0700
  ...front brake parts that were changed from 85: 1. caliper 2. rotors 3. brake hoses 4. steering knuckle Mark JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > In...
• Vanagon Maint. Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
  ...check idle speed - check belt tensions - check vacuum hoses - check fuel system for leaks - check brake system for leaks, damage - check CV joints boots...