And this was stainless line?

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
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Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 5:06 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Brake lines - Van-Caf� 

yikes.....  People get a grip....  There is more to life than the WEB.  Any
good autoparts has brake line
25 FT for about $10.  With the rest of the money you are  spending on the
WEB,,,, ............ buy the tool!
Snap on tool is $50....BRAND NEW!
                                               Joe. W

             I got the pro tool on Ebay for $30....

Mark A. Kreuzer wrote:

>Thanks for everyone's reply.  As usual, I got further in 1/2 day using 
>the list than 1 week of calling around.
>
>I went back and found an email from Tim Demarest about a company called 
>Fedhill (  www.fedhillusa.com  ).  They have an alloy line and will 
>rent you the tool.  30 feet of line ~ $70 and $25.00 per week for the 
>tool.  The also have a kits of male and female nuts.
>There's a kool picture on their website of how well it can be bent.
>I've decided to go with them.
>
>Thanks again to everyone -- mark
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf 
>Of robertmstewart
>Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 12:57 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Brake lines - Van-Caf� .com
>
>2 weeks ago I had my entire van's brake system replaced, and I mean entire!
>
>Front L&R Rotors, Calipers and all associated hardware with all new PBR 
>pads.
>Rear L&R Drums, Cylinders, springs, shoes and Emergency Brake Cable.
>(All from Van-caf�.com, except the Ebrake Cable*)
>
>Stainless Steel brake lines throughout the entire van with coil rock 
>guards, and new pressure regulator.
>(SS lines from http://www.classictube.com/products.asp, P-Reg. From Ken 
>@
>Vanagain.com)
>
>Last but not least Van-caf�.com stainless steel brake lines for the 
>front and rear.
>(
>http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=265624003&pct=55048531
>&ct=3
>97859801)
>
>The brakes on the van prior to the entire overhaul had very good front 
>braking, the rear was poor I felt. I replaced everything because of the 
>extreme level of rust on all of the components. Many mechanics told me 
>they were afraid to try and change anything for fear of breaking parts 
>off and they all recommended to replaced the parts to be safe for the
future.
>
>I have to say the brakes now are so sensitive now, just touching them 
>with a little pressure applies sufficient force, and when hard braking 
>is needed as in highway driving it stops with real strength and force. 
>I do not have to give a mile to slow down now. I always give lots of 
>time for braking with van just to be easier on the brakes and be safer 
>but now it�s not as much a requirement when driving.
>
>I have tested it's braking from 55mph in a hard stop in a vacant area 
>and it is a vast improvement. Prior to the upgrades the front brakes 
>gave very good braking in the same test but now it's much faster 
>response and the brake pedal provides greater consistent pressure at the
foot, a very solid feel.
>
>I would say the $115 for the SS Braided Kit from Van-caf� is worth the 
>peace of mind. I looked at it as a lifetime investment for the van and 
>possibly may improve my chances in avoiding an accident in the event of 
>real emergency braking situation.
>
>Regards to all,
>
>
>

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