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Dant Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2007 Posts: 126 Location: T County, Ohio
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:40 am Post subject: Syncro hard brake line replacement |
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I haven't been participating much, but here is what I think is a good question:
I need to replace the LEFT REAR steel brake line on my rusty syncro.
The conection on the left flex line I can get to. It is the connection at the "T" on the right that looks almost impossible to me. It's between the bulkead and the trans mount.
It looks like I could disconnect the big coolant lines and get some access and I will probably do that. But the "T" is still behind the transmission mount.
To anyone has had any experience doing this one, would messing with the transmission mount do any good? Will I be able to get the bushings out of the way?
Holy crap!
Thanks _________________ 90 Carat
97 Jetta GLX
87 GL (nobody wanted it)
91 Syncro (Stripped,Plain Jane,fixed vent windows,no tach) also rusty. Hurray for me! |
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Crapatron Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 30
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:37 am Post subject: |
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Dan I just ruptured the exact same line (I believe) last night going down a good sized hill. Had to down shift just to avoid smacking into a truck!
Looks impossible right? Let me know what you end up doing......
(sorry i know you were looking for help and i didnt provide any) :D |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:49 am Post subject: |
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Yup...a PITA.
I remove both rear hardlines, run flex line all the way from the rear brakes, to a new T located forward of the trans mount crossover rail.
If you do the same, use hi quality -AN line and secure it well with line fasteners and rubber grommets at the factory junction connections.
I make up lines in the exact length I need and use reusable fittings.
This will be pricey for most.
Measure with string the length you need, know the ends needed and go to your local speed shop or hydraulic hose shop and have them make the lines with crimped ends for you.
Or just run new hardlines from the new T location. |
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Dant Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2007 Posts: 126 Location: T County, Ohio
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Holy crap, it's you, Crapatron! What's happening dude?
If I remember corectly, I moved the coolant lines and took the trans mount apart. Once I did that it didn't seem all that bad. Bad enough though. I got a line with the correct flare and fittings from NAPA. The one I got was a little long so it has a couple extra bends to take up the slack.
Insyncro probably has the right idea though. I did it the hard way, puppy on a root, ya know....
I drove the syncro to work today. It was looking so neglected. With four vehicles, they all seem to get neglected. _________________ 90 Carat
97 Jetta GLX
87 GL (nobody wanted it)
91 Syncro (Stripped,Plain Jane,fixed vent windows,no tach) also rusty. Hurray for me! |
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nemobuscaptain Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 3874
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