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Bending brake lines for big brake kit
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:31:25 -0600
...I put these on my 85 westy manual (converted from automatic) and I'm at the point of attaching the brake lines. The kit...
Re: Bending brake lines for big brake kit
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 20:45:09 -0500
...I put these on > my 85 westy manual (converted from automatic) and I'm at the point of > attaching the brake lines. The kit...
Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Mon, 17 May 2004 09:33:28 -0500
...need to make your own stainless steel brake line sets. Some offer them as a kit. These are NOT going to be DOT certified...
Re: Need for upgraded brakes for engine conversion
Historical mailing list - John Reddick
Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:47:27 -0400
...brake kit. Add some SS brake lines, and you are good to go. If you have a Syncro, you can put AUDI 200 brakes...
Re: Where to find a metric brake line flaring tool ?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 19:05:07 -0800
At 3/3/2008 10:03 PM, David Marshall wrote: >Where is a good source to find a metric brake line flaring tool and...
List vendors - anyone sell a complete steel brake line kit?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:22:11 -0400
...a kit of pre-made lines for this? Failing that, do any of the vendors sell the fittings and lengths of brake line that...
Soruce for brake lines?
Historical mailing list - Robinson
Tue, 6 Feb 1996 17:42:44 -0500 (EST)
Hi all, I'd like to replace all of the brake lines on my '66 Westy and I was curious if anyone knew of...
SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit??
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:27:26 -0800
...need of the outer dust seals or rebuild seal kit for the SA big brake calipers. I KNOW these calipers must be either the...
Re: Bleeding Brakes
Historical mailing list
14 Aug 96 06:15:03 PDT
...the line) - Jeff '80 Westi, '67 Sqbk, '64 Ford Crewcab, '87 Subaru 4WD Grass Valley, California > brake fluid. I've heard of kits which...
Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Sun, 4 Mar 2007 18:36:24 -0800
...Smallcar kit on a Syncro. I'm very happy with it. It clears 15" SA wheels OK. They came with no brake lines, but...
Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 17 May 2004 05:52:44 EDT
...SS FUEL line and thought it could be used for flexible brake line. The website he cited does offer braided brake hose on another...
Big Brake Kits are Back!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 12:57:02 EST
...The kit includes: New Larger Vented Rotors New Calipers New Pads New Brake Lines New Hubs with bearings (similar to Syncro Hubs) This kit...
Re: Brakes completely died.
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:47:08 -0400
...brake pedal for you (i find that friends are > one of the most important tools in the kit :)). > > I repaired a rusted brake line...
Big Brake Kit $575
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:03:12 EDT
I am getting another Big Brake Kit for the 86-91 2wd Vanagon. It has new calipers, vented rotors, hubs, pads, and brake lines...
Re: audi based big brakes
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 15 May 2006 23:22:32 -0600
...The new rubber line runs all the way from the steel brake line down to the caliper. My opinion is that you will be...
Front Brakes + SS Lines
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:37:06 -0600
I'll be putting on the Overland BB Kit tomorrow. As part of that I'll be putting on the supplied brake lines, larger...
Re: SA Big Brake Parts Inventory
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:02:32 -0400
Calipers with pistons, brake pads, and a couple of washers (spacers) about 5mm thick. At least one of my kits didn't have the...
Re: Big Brake Kit $575
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 27 Oct 1999 01:50:40 +0200
...It has new > calipers, vented rotors, hubs, pads, and brake lines. This is not an > aftermarket kit. All of the parts are stock VW...
Re: stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:07:26 -0700
"On 1/19/06, Jim Henry <jch@jchgis.com> wrote: > I have replaced the rubber brake lines with stainless steel on my RX-7...
Got 1st Front Brake Kit Today!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Sep 1999 15:55:25 EDT
...The kit arrived today and looks great. Everything is VW factory stuff (ATE calipers, pads, brake lines, and VW hubs and rotors) and new...
Re: Can I just shorten the metal brake lines on this crap I got from cip1.ca or???
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 16:22:59 -0400
...http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/otc-bubble-iso-flaring-tool-kit-4504-p-15966.aspx But, if you're going to replace brake lines, and...
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
...I have also replaced the rubber lines with stainless on my rx-7 and the brakes feel much better now. sudhir On 1/19...
Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 4 Mar 2007 22:22:24 -0500
...Smallcar kit on a Syncro. I'm very happy > with it. It clears 15" SA wheels OK. They came with > no brake lines, but...
Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sun, 19 Feb 2006 00:23:31 -0800
Well folks, after all the hassle and ordering two new calipers from Overland, guess what? The 'Big Brake' kit has the same size caliper...
FW: SA front brake caliper part #?
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Sun, 13 Aug 2000 11:15:35 -0400
...I am also having custom steel braided > brake lines made, so I don't need the hose that is in the > eurospec kit either...
Larger, Vented, Disc Brakes for 86-91 Vanagons!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Aug 1999 19:27:12 EDT
...Brake lines, calipers, pads, etc. The kits sell for $600 but I am offering a special list price of $575 for a limited time...
Re: stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 20:11:34 +0000
My experience with these braided SS brake lines is limited to motorcycles. They do have a better feel in that context, but I think...
Re: WAS Change fuel hose from tank to pump NOW stopping smaller lines
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 12 Oct 2013 15:32:58 -0500
...and pointy into an > automotive brake line ! > > there are two very simple solutions.. > for a metal brake line, to cap it off, slide the...
braided SST brake lines
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Mon, 19 Apr 1999 09:09:27 -0700
...What kind of difference do the stainless brake lines make to a properly adjusted system? Where is the best place to get them? Are...
Re: oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 18 May 2020 13:58:31 -0400
...cafe kit but it is out of stock so I > want to put together the equivalent. I am thinking a stainless brake line > from...
Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 01:21:51 -0500
...kit, but it's a little had to get consistant results. Al Brase Rob wrote: > I was talking about the regular steel brake lines...
Re: Fwd: Big Brake kit description
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Mon, 23 Oct 2000 23:19:58 -0700
...You also get new front brake line flex hoses. This > is a true bolt on kit as installed on the VW SA Vanagons. $650...
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: Air-Lift Kit
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:25:42 -0500
I installed my kit this weekend--took less than an hour. I installed the air lines independently because I have a Westfalia which carries...
Brakes
Historical mailing list
Mon, 09 Oct 95 11:35 CDT
...Section through brake line fitting //////////////////////////////| //////////Master Cylinder/////| _ /////_________________________| ___________| | ////( ( | |<--Brake line nut ///( |<--flare ( | | __( |_______________________(-------------| |__________ brake line __ _______________________ _________ //( | (-------------| | ///( | ( | | ////(_________________________ (___________|_| //////////////////////////////| //////////////////////////////| At any rate, I did consider changing master cylinders on my...
oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Mon, 18 May 2020 13:25:09 -0400
...cafe kit but it is out of stock so I want to put together the equivalent. I am thinking a stainless brake line from...
Re: 11mm brake line wrench
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 11:04:33 -0700
...11mm brake line wrench anybody have a recommendation for a good system to loosen the 11mm fittings on brake lines? Been through the usual...
Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:31:11 -0400
...Am replacing a >steel brake line so.... > >Found a little info re: power bleeders in archives, >and gleened enough to see how they work...
Re: Brake Master Cyl. replacement
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:33:18 -0400
...Remove all the brake fluid from the master that you can first but don't use the kitchen's favorite turkey baster then expect...
Front Brake Hoses - SA Big Brake Kit
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Mon, 15 May 2006 12:40:19 -0700
Howdy All, I am in the process of installing a South Africa Big Brake Kit on my '87 GL. I purchased the kit through...
Re: stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:26:14 -0500
I have replaced the rubber brake lines with stainless steel on my RX-7's, it makes a big difference in the solid brake...
Re: WAS Change fuel hose from tank to pump NOW stopping smaller lines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 12 Oct 2013 14:00:22 -0700
...and pointy into an >> automotive brake line ! >> >> there are two very simple solutions.. >> for a metal brake line, to cap it off, slide the...
Overland Big Brakes-Syncro
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:29:25 -0600
...This kit included: one pair SA Vented Disc Rotors one pair of brake hoses one set of Audi Brake pads (from US spec Audi...
Re: Power steering lines
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:21:40 -0400
...the shelf brake line from the store. Also, I have pulled the steering pump and am wondering if a gasket kit is available for...
GOT BRAKE LINES IN GRAND RAPIDS!
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 23:45:48 -0500
I scrounged 4 NEW bubble-flare brake/hydraulic lines today at the metal recycler. They still have the tags- described as'3/16 x...
Can I just shorten the metal brake lines on this crap I got from cip1.ca or???
Historical mailing list - courtney hook
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 13:48:37 -0600
After reading this topic on the Samba (AFTER I ordered this kit btw) I was horrified to see how poor this kit is for...
Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 04:37:59 -0800
...Smallcar kit on a Syncro. I'm very happy with it. It > >> clears 15" SA wheels OK. They came with no brake lines, > >but...
Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 1 Sep 2012 11:42:51 -0400
...Anybody tried these or other SS brake lines? Edward At 03:04 PM 8/30/2012, neil n wrote: >Hi all. > >What I know...
Re: oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Mon, 18 May 2020 16:53:49 -0400
...cafe kit but it is out of stock so >> I >> want to put together the equivalent. I am thinking a stainless brake line >> from...
Re: Brakes
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 22:44:39 +0200
...Depends on the brake kit. There are brake kits from 280 to 380mm in diameter. I think the 16" has 286mm or so. But...
Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:30:48 -0500
...And the steele brake line > hooks into the rubber brake line through the bracket. Therefore, as near as I > can tell I have to...
Re: bubble flare
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:17:49 -0800
...With the really rusted lines you are going to have a hard time (I worked in a brake & front end shop for 5 years...
Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:41:04 -0800
...Smallcar kit on a Syncro. I'm very > happy > > with it. It clears 15" SA wheels OK. They came > with > > no brake lines, but...
Re: Adding rear disc brakes
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:12:40 -0400
...Adding rear disc brakes >>> >>> I know there is a big brake kit that goes on all the way around. >>> >>> Is there anyone that sells...
Re: Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:26:34 -0700
...They also sell premade brake line kits and radiator hoses. DrRfuo SOCal-81 vanagon
Re: 89 rebuild
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:56:45 -0400
...big brake kit for the front and rebuilding the rears and all new flex lines. Completed. > All new fuel and vapor lines . Completed. > New...
Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:41:27 -0400
...Am replacing > a > >steel brake line so.... > > > >Found a little info re: power bleeders in archives, > >and gleened enough to see how they work...
Re: Oil light problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Nov 2014 16:28:20 -0500
...This allowed me to then use brake line fittings. I went from this to 3/16 brake tube with inverted flare and for the...
Re: Oil light problem
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:26:50 -0800
...This allowed me to then use brake line fittings. I went from this to 3/16 brake tube with inverted flare and for the...
Brake line flaring tool?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:28:37 -0800
...It appears from EKTA that VW uses 4.75mm brake line - is this fairly easy to find?. Anyone know the correct size for the...