Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:35:37 +0000
Reply-To: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
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Pix of wrench sets here:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1245231.jpg
Stephen
On Thursday, June 21, 2018 09:09:45 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
Harbor Freight has sets of tubing wrenches very reasonably priced. Bought the metric set when rebuilding my steering rack and the SAE set just because. They were that affordable.
Stephen
Mobile
> On Jun 21, 2018, at 9:03 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
>
> Hi Wes.
> If you open the brake system, then yes, you have to bleed the whole system. Stick a pencil or something in open brake line to minimize fluid loss. It's best to not let the reservoir become empty. Not sure, but that may necessitate bleeding one's clutch also. Someone else may chime in on that one. Bleed the whole brake system, starting at the back right (passenger side) brake and work your way up. Lots of info in the archives and Dennis's site. Great time to get new brake fluid in there, flush the brakes, and maybe upgrade to DOT 4 fluid.
>
>
> Dave B,
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wed, Jun 20, 2018 5:09 pm
> Subject: Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
>
> I would spray the metal connections down with either PB Blaster or WD-40 a
> few days before you are getting ready to do the work. Usually this will
> help loosen things up before you begin to do the work. If you can find a
> line wrench in 11mm that would also give you the best chance of not
> wrecking the fittings.
>
> Ken
>
> On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:59 PM pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for all the responses!
>>
>> It looks like I just had rusty rotors.
>>
>> I'm considering replacing the rubber brake lines at the same time as a
>> change the rotors, however, I have heard these can be very hard to remove.
>>
>> Any tips on this? Is it likely to turn an otherwise smooth job into a big
>> headache?
>>
>> Also, I guess it means I would lose a lot of brake fluid. Would I have to
>> bleed the rear brakes (ore even also the clutch) if I remove those front
>> hoses?
>> -Wes
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:12 PM, pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Pickle's stopping power has long been on my list of things to address.
>>>
>>> We have 16" CLK wheels so a bigger brake kit seems like a natural idea.
>>> But are late model front spindles in good condition readily obtainable?
>>>
>>> Basically here is what I'm considering:
>>> 1) Overhaul the rear brakes, hope for an improvement there
>>> 2) Rear disc brakes (i.e., the smallcar or burley kits)
>>> 3) somehow get some late model spindles and do the big brakes up front,
>> in
>>> addition to either 1) or 2).
>>>
>>> Maybe I am being naive, but coming from an 83.5, #2 seems like it may
>> have
>>> a better ratio of effectiveness to hastle than #3.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thoughts?
>>> -Wes
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
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