

| Subject: | Re: brake line question |
| From: | EMZ |
| Date: | Fri, 12 Sep 2003 23:40:06 -0400 |
Brian,
Once again call me. VW's use a special flare on the metal brake
tubing called a bubble fare. (no this is not the same as a double fare)
I have the tool, and can make this for you.
Eric 86-VW4x4
vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro
Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
92-Jetta GWC
www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm
On Sat, 13 Sep 2003, brian Honan wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> The question is - is there a difference in the brake line where it
> attaches to the caliper on the front right and left bend differently ? The
> line does not line up with my new caliper on the drivers side. Now I know
> this sounds like I got a wrong caliper however there is such a significant
> difference in the shape of that hook that it may be the line that's the
> problem even though it did at one time fit the old caliper. If in fact they
> are different then I know for a fact that the caliper is wrong and I can
> then wait and wait until another one is ordered. And if someone can tell me
> they are the same then I need to seek a new line end piece. Or does anyone
> have suggestions for bending it ? should I take the whole deal to a brake
> garage ? Hope someone can help . Thanks
>
>
> Brian 87 Gl
>
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