Re: [T3] brake bleeding

[russw <russw@classicvw.org>]

On Sun, 2007-08-19 at 20:38 -0400, matthewNstanfield wrote:
> 
> On 2007Aug19, at 0337pm, Bobsnotch@aol.com wrote:
> 
> > If you're in there to replace the one steel line, I'd do all of the others  (soft hoses included), since you have the rear portion of the system already  open
> i have resigned myself to replacing at least all the rigid fuel lines
> to and in the rear. i am still considering doing the front at this
> time too, though those lines look to be in decent shape. Can anyone
> out there help me with the lengths i need to redo all the rigid brake
> lines.

The problem with the rubber lines, is that they rot on the inside where
they are exposed to the fluid. Every VW that I buy, I replace all the
flex lines, and any of the steel lines that look rusty. 
> 
> 
> my rubber lines seem to also be in very good shape. They are not
> showing any signs of rotting or cracking, and are still very soft and
> flexible. Given this, should i still consider replacing those at this
> time?
> 
> matthewNstanfield
> 1970 VW FastBack
> mansfield OHio
> 
> 
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russw <russw@classicvw.org>

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