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ahmadahere
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 Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:43 pm Post subject: 87 Vanagon Brake Line Kits |
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Does anyone know where I might find a brake line kit like the one being offered by German Auto Supply (http://www.germansupply.com/home/customer/product.php?productid=18344&cat=413&page=1)? They are currently out of stock and I can't get through to anyone at German Auto Supply to find out when they might be available again. Did this place shut down?
I am building up my van from scratch and the brake lines must be replaced. I am willing to spend some extra cashola for ready made lines. I am not interested in learning how to make brake lines myself.
Chad |
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Merian
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| Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: 87 Vanagon Brake Line Kits |
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a search will quickly turn up the correct metal lines to use that last a long time and are easy to bend
use rubber brake hoses as per my sig.
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ahmadahere
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| Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:54 pm Post subject: Re: 87 Vanagon Brake Line Kits |
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a search will quickly turn up the correct metal lines to use that last a long time and are easy to bend
use rubber brake hoses as per my sig. |
I've been scouring the internet for months with no luck. If you have any recommendations or find something, I would greatly appreciate it. |
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Merian
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| Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: 87 Vanagon Brake Line Kits |
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faqs & search here
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zipster48
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ahmadahere
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| Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:55 am Post subject: Re: 87 Vanagon Brake Line Kits |
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I found what I was looking for via the Bus Depot if anyone else is interested. It is the only other site I was able to find this kit besides German Auto Supply (which I could never get ahold of).
Chad
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mustard675
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61Scout
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| Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:44 am Post subject: Re: 87 Vanagon Brake Line Kits |
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Hard lines: http://www.fedhillusa.com/
Flex lines: VanCafe, GoWesty, BusDepot, etc.
Some people like rubber flex lines and others prefer steel braided. My personal take is that they both work fine, but that steel braided has a longer service life.
Get yourself a high quality tool like this for the flares: https://www.amazon.com/Mastercool-71475-PRC-Univer...aring+tool
Or find access/borrow a proper flaring tool. They make good quality (non-hydraulic) manual ones too, but they are equally expensive. What you don't want is the $35 cheapo flaring tool that makes garbage flares. At that point, you'd be better off just figuring out your lengths and having a local shop do the flares for you. Napa and other FLAPS will sell standard lengths too with pre-flared ends. These are fine, but it can get frustrating finding the correct lengths, or you'll end up making loops which may be aesthetically less appealing, but equally functional.
Hope this helps.
-Kevin
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