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PopPop Jambon
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 Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:44 am Post subject: Need assistance with front brake hose length |
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So I am replacing my brake components on all four wheels on my 1968 Bug. I ordered 2 Front brake hoses from JBugs part #113611701D.
First- The invoice indicates...."VW Brake Hose, Front, Each, German, Bug 1967-77" but if you look at the label on the packaging it indicates "Made in Italy"
Also if you go to JBugs website and type in the part #113611701D it comes up as "Front Brake Hose For 1967 - 1977 VW Beetles 380mm Long Sold individually German-Made"
Second- The hose that I received is about 5 inches shorter than the current brake hose and is stretched TIGHT when the wheels are turned to full lock. And the front beam is stock width.
What am I missing? Did I receive an incorrect part? Is there a longer front brake hose for this application? Can someone please tell me the length of their STOCK front brake hose on a STOCK front end?
Thanks
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gt1953
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:50 am Post subject: Re: Need assistance with front brake hose length |
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Hmm I would not be happy with those results. Call them email them and demand answers.
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PopPop Jambon
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:22 am Post subject: Re: Need assistance with front brake hose length |
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| gt1953 wrote: |
| Hmm I would not be happy with those results. |
I am not happy at all! But I would really like to know what front brake hose I need to get. It looks like the JBugs part #211611701 is a couple of inches longer and should fit even though it is made for 1965-66 VW Bug.
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runamoc 
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:30 am Post subject: Re: Need assistance with front brake hose length |
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the number 113611701d on the one they sent you should be 390mm (about 15")
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PopPop Jambon
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:37 am Post subject: Re: Need assistance with front brake hose length |
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| runamoc wrote: |
| the number 113611701d on the one they sent you should be 390mm (about 15") |
Yes that is correct, 380 mm. I do not know the history of this car but the 380mm/15" hoses are too short. Going to return them and get the 440mm hoses for the 1965-66 VW Bug. That should give me about 2 1/4 more inches to work with.
Still I am being sold German parts and receiving parts that specifically state made in Italy.
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Chochobeef
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:13 am Post subject: Re: Need assistance with front brake hose length |
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Febi/Bilstein is german. The manufacturer was in Italy. Still, very poor and misleading advertising. I don't order from jbugs because of this fact.
You might be able to find good brake hose at a FLAPS. Won't be german, but it should work as long as dot approved and the length you are looking for. |
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Cusser
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:41 am Post subject: Re: Need assistance with front brake hose length |
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Two months ago I installed Wagner #BH93120 flex hose on the front of my 1970 VW, they fit fine and are NOT tight !!! I got them from Rock Auto.
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PopPop Jambon
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:28 am Post subject: Re: Need assistance with front brake hose length |
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| Chochobeef wrote: |
| Febi/Bilstein is german. The manufacturer was in Italy. |
So it's a German company but production of the part is in Italy. Go figure.
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| Two months ago I installed Wagner #BH93120 flex hose on the front of my 1970 VW, they fit fine and are NOT tight !!! I got them from Rock Auto. |
Thanks Cusser, unfortunately the description does not tell me the length of these. If they are the same length as stock, 380mm/15", then my bug won't be happy with them.
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