For sure.  I can see what you mean.

Thanks for the heads up!

Neil.

On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 5:14 PM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Neil,
>
> I replaced the rubber lines when I did the brakes on my '82 just because of the age, and
> ended up replacing the rear steel lines to the T junction as well, as I couldn't get the fittings
> apart without badly tweaking the steel lines. Be prepared for this - even if you don't plan on
> doing the steel lines, plans can change... It's a crappy job doing the steel lines, but a lot
> easier if the tranny is out, so if that is in the plans at all, maybe wait until then. Otherwise, be
> very careful with the steel lines.
>
> On 21 Oct 2008 at 10:39, neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>> Hi all.
>>
>> This is for an '81 Westy.

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>> Re: the rear short flex hoses. Mine look like they've never been replaced.
>>
>> Is a visual inspection for cracks sufficient to determine if they're still ok?