On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 6:20 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes! Those rear bits are a somewhat gnarly job.
>
> FWIW re: rear flex lines and steel lines, I did a write up after
> tackling mine. The long line was done not long after that.
>
> http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/rearbrakeflexhosereplacement
>
> A thought I had toward a rusty hard line, is getting at the spot
> between nut and line with a small pic. Break the surface of the crud
> remove what you can, then spray fav penetrating fluid. Of course, if
> they're that rusted, well, you know. Might be time for a new line(s).
>

Nice write up and pix Neil.

FWIW When I replaced all my hard and flex brake lines I used a
nickel/copper alloy line (both Carquest and Cunifer brand).  I started the
job pre-bending the new line to match the section I had just removed but
soon found it easier to measure the length of the old section with a piece
of wire, cutting and flaring the new line then  bending the new line in
place. No more slightly off angles or do-overs. The Cunifer is much easier
to bend than steel and will not rust.

Congrats on getting yours done.  That's a job that's nice to have behind
you!

John Meeks
'91 Multivan
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad <http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm>