My Jetta brake lines have rotted through and leak brake fluid. It is parked until I can replace them all. I found a nice set of rear lines and a new brake proportioning valve (mine was a ball of rust!) but I am having problems locating the lines from the master brake cylinder to the front brakes and to the brake proportioning valve. I don't want to buy straight lines and bend them unless that is my only option. Anyone know where I can find a set in Ohio? I tried Marshall's Salvage yard (Bluffton) but they cut the lines. Thanks!
91 VW Jetta steel brake lines
Aug 11, 2007
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When I lived in Ohio I bought straight lines. I used the old line as a template. You can buy a brake line tubing bender but I always used whatever was in the shop. I looked for spray cans the correct diameter, big sockets, or anythng that might get me the radius I need. I did plenty of Beetle master cylinder to rear lines as they always rusted out.
Yep you can use straight lines and bend them. You can get threaded unions/adapters to hook two or more lines together. You can also find bulk tubing at some stores, although I can't find it when I need it. lol I suggest you get a GOOD Double Flaring Kit so you can customize the length. I think Sears sells one for around $20 or so and it should come with the adapters. I use a Blue Point but have a Craftsman one as a back up tool. Harbor Freight Tools and your FLAPS should sell inexpensive line benders too.
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