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Subject:Re: front brake hoses too short?
From:Chris S.
Date:Sat, 2 Aug 2014 18:10:29 -0400
Not upside-down, swapped left-to-right?

Chris.

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Dnia Aug 2, 2014 o godz. 18:09 "Chris S." <szpejankowski@gmail.com> napisał(a):

> Are your calipers on upside-down?
> 
> Here a pic of my Westy with early and late style brakes: http://s16.photobucket.com/user/misterpolak/media/Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/early_vs_late_vanagon_brake.jpg.html
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> Chris.
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> Dnia Aug 2, 2014 o godz. 17:11 Dan Barrett <dbx@POBOX.COM> napisał(a):
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>> Friends:
>> 
>> I've replaced all the brake lines and hoses on my 1990 2WD, as well as
>> the front calipers.  Hooking the new calipers up, it looks to me like
>> the front brakes hoses are too tight when the steering wheel is at its
>> locks.  Pictures here (first is with wheels straight; second is with
>> steering wheel at its lock):
>> 
>> http://imgur.com/up1LNkc
>> 
>> Have I done something wrong?
>> 
>> Best,
>> d.