Hey everyone, I want to let you all know about an idiot mistake I made, and to ask for some advice on how to fix it.
I was attaching some coolant lines to the bottom of the pan, close to the tunnel (the 1" lines are for my water-intercooler setup, they go up to small radiators near the front beam). I was using self-tapping screws to mount the brackets, and, long story short, I punctured the brake line going towards the rear (the hard-line inside the car, next to the tunnel).
So, what's the best way to fix this? I know replacing the whole line is the best, but I've heard it's a pain in the butt. Can I braze the hole? Or can I cut out a short section and splice in some high pressure hose/fittings?
Leaky brake line
- Speedy Jim
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Go to Jason's site and look at this page:
http://www.cirkut.com/bug/week14.html
Then go to the next week.
He's got fab photos of the brake line work, all exposed.
That brass TEE in the rear is the hard part when the body is in place.
Best to unbolt the TEE from the frame and drop it down to loosen
the brake line.
Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/
Go to Jason's site and look at this page:
http://www.cirkut.com/bug/week14.html
Then go to the next week.
He's got fab photos of the brake line work, all exposed.
That brass TEE in the rear is the hard part when the body is in place.
Best to unbolt the TEE from the frame and drop it down to loosen
the brake line.
Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/
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Replace the whole thing, chances are it's getting old anyway (Since it's the most intimidating hard line to replace).
There ARE extension couplings out there, that allow you to cut a damaged section out and fit a replacement piece in with couplers at each end. But they are even illegal in some places.
You will also need a flaring tool to flare the ends for the couplers.
There ARE extension couplings out there, that allow you to cut a damaged section out and fit a replacement piece in with couplers at each end. But they are even illegal in some places.
You will also need a flaring tool to flare the ends for the couplers.
- ToRy 70
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ToRy 70 wrote:All right, guys, you got me.
So I'll need the line that goes from the MC to the rear brake tee? Yes
Would your average VW shop have this, or is it a generic part? It is Vw specific
Does it come pre-bent, or will I need a little bender? You can bend it with your hands
I haven't had a look at how it fits onto the MC/tee, what kind of fittings are they? German
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