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Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:59 pm

Does anyone have any idea on how long it would take to change out all 4 brake hoses? My mechanic recommended it, as the hoses are old, but I could not afford to have him do the work(Kid schooling comes first). But I know I can handle the job, I am just trying to get an idea of how long to plan for. This of course includes bleeding the brakes as well.

Thanks,

Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:25 pm

2 hours should easily cover changing flex lines and a good bleed, I think.

Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:31 pm

With the right tools and providing everything goes as it should, I would wager on starting at 9 am and being done by lunch at 1 if not less time. Anyone else care to play?

Heres My list:
Brake Fluid
Hoses
Good Workshop Manual
Socket Set
Combo wrench set
Selection of Pliers
Hammer & Mallet hammer
Wheel Lug wrench
Bleed bottle or pressure bleeder
2 helpers one to keep the reservoir full, and one to pump the brakes if your just using a bleed bottle.

Add anyting I missed

Take the cap off off the reservoir and put a piece of saran wrap over the opening and hold it on with an elastic. When you take a hose off the saran creates a vaccum and all of the fluid won't dump out of the brake system onto your ceramic tiled garage floor.

Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:13 pm

70 140, you left out the keg, barbeque grill, and steaks. :wink:

Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:17 pm

70 140 wrote: Add anyting I missed
I like to use my set of brake wrenches, they are in between box-end and open-end wrehces so you get a grip on almost every side.

70 140 wrote: Take the cap off off the reservoir and put a piece of saran wrap over the opening and hold it on with an elastic. When you take a hose off the saran creates a vaccum and all of the fluid won't dump out of the brake system onto your ceramic tiled garage floor.
Nice!

Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:29 pm

I agree with the saran wrap, although I used a plastic baggie and it worked fine. really helps cut down on the brake fluid leaks, I wished I had learned this a long time ago, only learned it when using the trans removal article on type2.com

Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:40 pm

70 140 wrote: Take the cap off off the reservoir and put a piece of saran wrap over the opening and hold it on with an elastic. When you take a hose off the saran creates a vaccum and all of the fluid won't dump out of the brake system onto your ceramic tiled garage floor.

That is an awesome idea.

Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:44 pm

I've used a broom stick to hold the brake pedal down so the MC piston blocks the opening from the reservoir. that will keep the fluid from running out.

Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:47 pm

WOW,
Thanks for the great input, I love the saran wrap trick, I was not looking forward to the brake fluid bath!

Hey 70 140, does 'OC' stand for Orange County, CA?

Thanks All!

Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:23 pm

EverettB wrote:
I like to use my set of brake wrenches, they are in between box-end and open-end wrehces so you get a grip on almost every side.

where do these brake wrenches come from?

And OC is Ontario Canada, aka the great white north.

Tue Dec 02, 2003 4:36 pm

Brake Wrenches are like a box-end, but with a slot cut in so you can get them on the brake line. I will try to find a link to one...

Ontario, Canada, Pity, I was hoping to find someone local to help pump the pedal, since I know I will not be able to get my wife to do it!

Tue Dec 02, 2003 4:41 pm

70 140 wrote:
where do these brake wrenches come from?

They're called Flare Nut Wrenchs

http://www.mytoolstore.com/sk/sk03150.html

Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:23 pm

I have seen those before. I never thought I would have a use for them...hmm I will have to go get a few metric ones.
When I was putting a hose on a caliper once I used the box end, then when I had it nice and tight I realized what a dumb ass I was.

Tue Dec 02, 2003 10:06 pm

Hey 74 Super, I grew up in Fullerton and my folks still live there. I went to Fern Drive Elementary, Wilshire Jr High and Sunny Hills High School. That was a long time ago. :cry: I got in trouble alot, I now have to live in New Jersey :wink:

jeffrey

Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:09 pm

The really weird part is that your Sambaname is real close to mine, and I used to live in Neshanic, which is real close to Flagtown.

Wed Dec 03, 2003 1:53 am

hey, those flair nut wrenches are on sale at harbor freaight, and sears

Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:28 pm

Sears has a set for $39.99 for both standard and metric.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBV...0944096000

Glad to see a few VW addicts from Jersey

Wed Dec 03, 2003 7:46 pm

j.pickens wrote: The really weird part is that your Sambaname is real close to mine, and I used to live in Neshanic, which is real close to Flagtown.

Small world huh?

jeffrey

Wed Dec 03, 2003 7:49 pm

blackace wrote:
Glad to see a few VW addicts from Jersey

I've been here for a couple of years now, by way of NY and frisco. Met a nice jersey gal, so I'm kinda stuck. Found a local VW club though. I've been to a few meetings and they all seem like a nice bunch.

jeffrey