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Brake master--braided lines ??
BASHOdi - June 3rd, 2007 at 08:52 AM

I'm going to be fitting a dual cylinder brake master (or getting one fitted if it means I have to buy half a brake specialists workshop tools to do it) to my 64 bug and also I want some braided lines.

First--what brand of master is best to use and easiest to fit , VW , or is there another one thats better ( eg I once put a Ford Cortina TC master in a Triumph TR6, the Ford cylinder did exactly the same job , was OE quality , not aftermarket crap and was less than a third of the price of the Triumph OE part.

Second---How hard is this change over ? I looked but couldn't find a link in tech--probly looking in the wrong place.

Third----Where can I get braided lines for an early type 1 from ,(these I can fit myself no problem) I haven't started looking yet--- somebody out there may just be able to save me a heap of time phoning around I live in (D) Ipswich QLD.

Any advise here most gratefully received,
Cheers,
:beer
Al.

MickH - June 3rd, 2007 at 09:47 AM

The dual cylinder of a later beetle is basically a straight bolt on and very easy to do.As for braided lines....go to a brake place and get them made.Make sure they are certified though and are branded as such..

Oasis - June 3rd, 2007 at 10:32 AM

Braided brake lines are illegal in NSW. Thought you should know in case it's the same in Qld.

MickH - June 3rd, 2007 at 12:26 PM

They have to be certified....that is you can't buy a braid kit and make them in your back yard.

RENNWAGEN - June 3rd, 2007 at 05:14 PM

You can use certified braided lines in NSW.

vw54 - June 4th, 2007 at 07:01 AM

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Braided brake lines are illegal in NSW.




Pirtek ( Mascot ) are certified by the RTA to make any brake line you require

BASHOdi - June 4th, 2007 at 09:57 AM

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Originally posted by vw54
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Braided brake lines are illegal in NSW.




Pirtek ( Mascot ) are certified by the RTA to make any brake line you require


BF Goodrich make DMR aproved braided lines which AFAIK are legal nationaly, I'm guessin Pirtek will be same, I'm going to give BF's a bell and see If they gotem off the shelf and if I have to morgage the house to gettem.
Just called em 10.15 Mon morning--everyone who can help is in a sales meeting------------------------------------------couldn't be about selling something--god forbid--could it ???????? ---farkin idiots
.:puke


[ Edited on 4-6-2007 by BASHOdi ]

vw54 - June 5th, 2007 at 07:18 AM

Thats why u deal with someone you can talk with

Try Pirtek i am sure your local shop will be able to do the job and make what ever length you need

BASHOdi - June 8th, 2007 at 11:28 AM

:bounce a bit of perhaps useless information.

Well after a bit of a run around I've been advised by someone who used to race bugs---a lot --and knows much better than I that braided lines are not realy necessary , just make sure that your rubbers are in good nick , so save your money. (reminds me of something not vehicle related atall)--however a dual circuit master cylider is not a stupid idea-- so one is going in next week--I must confess that I was suprised at the cost of the master but wieghed against the cost of poor or failing brakes it's still cheap at the price.
Custom made braided brake lines can be got from a liscensed local brake and clutch shop for $55 a corner, and as for BF Goodrich-------------------.
Cheers all,
:beer
Al.

Dak-A-Tak - June 10th, 2007 at 08:30 PM

In Ipswich , give Baileys brake & clutch a call 32823055 they do legal brake lines. Looks great and less joins for leaks . IT's up to you !!!!!!

BASHOdi - June 12th, 2007 at 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by Dak-A-Tak
In Ipswich , give Baileys brake & clutch a call 32823055 they do legal brake lines. Looks great and less joins for leaks . IT's up to you !!!!!!


Yup,
thanks mate, thats the guys I'm refering too, $55 a corner which is pretty reasonable for approved, custom made and fitted IMO.