[T3] Brake Installation Update

["Jeff" <knowonelse@sbcglobal.net>]

Yesterday I installed the master cylinder
and the feed lines from the reservoir to it.
There were a couple of hard lines to connect
between the hard lines coming from the reservoir,
but I couldn't figure out how to get one of them
installed, so I left it out and used a longer
run of hose instead. It was too long and would
have resulted in a couple of oddly looped flex
line.

I purchased the proper blue hose for this
application, but the diameter was a bit large
for the hard lines. I checked with my local
FLAPS, the one that understands and supplies
VWs, and that was the only size available.
I used hose clamps to cinch the hose down to
the hard lines, and they've held.

I took Jim's advice and had a set of four
cut-off hose ends welded up to act as caps
for the hard lines nearest the wheels.

This allowed me to pressurize and bleed the
lines of gunk before installing the rebuilt
units. I got a lot gunk out of the rear line,
but was only able to do a gravity bleed. One
of the caps leaked, so it's back to the muffler
shop today to get it re-welded. I used a piece
of clear hose and a crayon to plug that fitting
for the time being!

I cleaned up and polished the rod from the 
brake pedal into the master cylinder to keep
it from abrading the rubber boot. I also
greased the various components of the pedal
cluster while I was there. I used PJ1 spray
grease for this. It's motorcycle chain lube
that sprays on thin, and dries to a grease.
Great for getting into those tight spots.
Just don't move anything until it thickens.

It is so much easier with the gas tank removed,
than laying on your back and reaching into a
cramped area. Just like an engine, it's worth 
removing the tank if you have to do just about 
anything to the front end. I'm going to install
a shut-off valve just for this purpose.

Progress is being made!

Jeff  '67 Sqbk on it's way back to life

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