Brake hard lines

gtixpress · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 6:33 am Post subject: Brake hard lines

Just a quick question. Are the brake hard lines that are available from vendors (like ISP West) sold in the correct lengths for our cars? I measured my lines and the local auto parts store didn't have anything close to most of the sizes. Two of the lines I picked up are a 1/2 inch longer than my factory pieces. I figured that was workable. But the remaining lines I couldn't find anything suitable. The new pieces were a minimum of 3 1/2 inches or more too long.

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Russ Wolfe · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:52 am Post subject:

I do not know about the ones that ISP West sells. I have heard of people making custom VW lines, but it takes special tools, and is not easy.
For the rear line, you need 84". I typically use 2 42" lines and a coupler under the carpet beside the seat.
BTW, at the Flaps, be sure you are getting Euro lines, and not Japanese standard. There is a difference.
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gtixpress · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:45 am Post subject:

The lines that I purchased do say that they are european/metric. I've considered making my own lines, but I didn't want the expense of the additional tools needed. I have to replace just about every component of my brake system which is going to cost a fortune as is. I just found that I had already purchased the front/back line a couple years ago, but it actually came in three pieces. 1 long and 2 short pieces. I think the length listed was 88 inches. I thought about getting the longer lines from the store and just putting in a little zig-zag in the line to take up the slack. But I didn't think that would look good and would prefer to avoid it.
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1969 VW Type 3 Squareback
2002 VW GTI 337 (Limited Edition)
2018 VW Atlas SE VR6 4Motion
2019 VW Beetle S Final Edition Convertible

Russ Wolfe · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:56 pm Post subject:

Any slack in the main line, I put under the rear seat on the left side.
As for slack in the front lines, make sure the tie rods do not rub it.
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W1K1 · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:55 pm Post subject:

A lot of the flaps have a tool loan/rent so you can buy the line and make your own. I usually buy whats close and then just shorten one end to suit.
I just bought a 8 foot piece to do the front to rear main line.
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