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Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen

895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·

#953496
Hi guys about to have a final try at brakes.
When pan was off I fitted the hard lines up. I converted to IRS & just tapped the top of the pivot boxes to affix the hard line brass fitting was quite neat but when I finally put new rubber lines in when the car was back on top the distance between diagonal arm and pivot box is just toooo long. I can do up the rubber lines but they have a nasty tension that will be no good.

Is there a rubber line I can buy standard that is a little longer but not too long. I was thinking ball joint front rubber hose but may be too long. ... ? If you have a suggestion a part number would be great. Saves me the hassle of buying the wrong part.
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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#953498
When I did my IRS conversion I'm pretty sure I used Swing flexi as when I measured the IRS was too short. I also used a pipe bracket on the drivers side instead of the IRS standard way. That is the drivers flexi connects directly to the brass T junction piece.
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#953502
Hi

CIP1 used to always show the length of brake hoses so they didn't have so many returned... lol

whether they still do I'm not sure...
at least that would get You a part number..

cheers

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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#953684
68AutoBug wrote:Hi

CIP1 used to always show the length of brake hoses so they didn't have so many returned... lol

whether they still do I'm not sure...
at least that would get You a part number..

cheers

LEE
VW Heritage used to do this too but less detail since they redid their website a few years back.

Maybe Wolfsburg or West Coast Metric will describe lengths.
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#953710
I think the Type 2 rear are slightly longer, if you give a measurement of what your minimum length is, I'll check what will fit for you, also I assume it's the Male-Female one your talking about.
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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#953815
YOu can also have a look here VW Heritage brakes

By looking at the different years and vehicle you can see which pipe will fit for you. I found it most helpful when trying to find the hose for my IRS conversion 🙂
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