Mark, If you have access to clean new pipes, flaring tools, and pipe benders, then your method is definitely the preferred method. But I thought I would lay an alternative on the table for consideration. I am not very good at pipe routing so I took a different path.
I had to accomplish this same thing but for different reasons. I updated my 85 Golf to four wheel disc brakes using Corrado and 16V components. I had to replace all of the hard lines from front to back since the systems were entirely different. I went to a salvage yard and found good examples of the parts I wanted and carefully pulled them myself. If your climate is merciful to automobiles, you may find good examples in your local salvage yard. I paid approximately $25 for all of the hard lines, pre-bent, and in very good condition. Note: Since these lines run almost the entire length of the vehicle, the most challenging task was getting the long pipes home from the salvage yard without bending or breaking them! Just a thought.....Good luck! Les Pasadena, CA -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Mark Reda Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 5:51 AM To: a2list Subject: [a2-16v-list] Brake Lines: Rusted Out Does anyone know the lenth of all the brake lines in a MK2 Jetta? I'm not talking about braided stainless steel lines, I'm talking about the flaired steel brake lines that leave the master cylinder. I have to replace the brake lines on my beater since most of them have rusted right through. Anyone have this info? _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list For list archives, see listinfo link above.
