I am a very strong believer that fabrication of brake components, ESPECIALLY
brake lines, is not a do-it-yourself job. Things can go wrong, and if they
do, the consequences can be grave.

If I remember correctly (I have a poor memory so I could be wrong), I think
that the front rubber lines on my '87 GL were only about 10 bucks each from
the dealer. You could probably also get them at a good price from one of the
list vendors.

Unless you are highly trained, experienced, and have all the required tools,
I don't want to be anywhere around you (especially in front of you!) while
you were driving if you have made your own brake lines.

Further, think of the personal liability you will be assuming if you do
fabricate your own lines. Worst case, you have an accident due to a fail
brake line and someone is injured or killed. Aside from the tremendous guilt
you would likely carry with you for the rest of your life, the lawyers would
descend upon you like vultures. Let someone else assume the risk.

Matthew, please don't take this as a flame or a slam. You are a great list
member with good mechanical skills. I have a great deal of respect for you.
However, when it comes to the brakes, especially the brake lines, don't mess
around with doing it yourself. It just isn't worth it.

Respectfully,
Bruce
motorbruce
motorbruce@hotmail.com

>From: Matthew <mpteleski@YAHOO.COM>
>Reply-To: Matthew <mpteleski@YAHOO.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: brake lines??
>Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 09:24:30 -0700
>
>i have a busted brake line. can i make this myself
>(i'll buy the special tool) or am i stuck with the
>dealer?
>thanks
>matthew
>
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>Matthew Pollard         "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
>Dept. Of Chemistry     So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
>University of Idaho
>www.ftir.chem.uidaho.edu
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