It's a Gusher!!

[Joshua Van Tol]

Well, thank your lucky stars it happened in the shop, rather than on 
the road.

On Dec 20, 2003, at 8:30 PM, Tom Werner wrote:

> Hey Guys,
>
> I changed the front pads today on my 91 200q and stomped on the brake 
> pedal a few times to set the pads.
>
> On the third stomp, the pedal went to the floor.  "This probably isn't 
> good," thinks I.  It wasn't.  Turns out the rusty brake line running 
> from the Brake Pressure Regulator to the distributor for rear break 
> line split when I tried to set the pads.  From what I can see, the 
> line in question is 191 661 994 L, Free Length 900 mm.
>
> I Need to replace that line (the others in the area look fine) and was 
> wondering what my options are.  FLAPS?  Seems that most of their lines 
> come in set lengths (30in or 40 in).  I would need to bend to match, 
> and would have some excess line.  What to do with this excess line?  
> Do I try a DEALER?  Can they supply exact pre-bent part?  For a price, 
> I am sure.  Bulk line?  What about fittings and flaring tool?  Online 
> sources?  Any advantages over FLAPS for this?
>
> Any input would be most helpful.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Tom Werner
>
> '91 200q (now with non-leaky gas tank and very leaky brake lines)
> 88 80q (with new, special dark instrument cluster -- must investigate)
> 92 VW Cabriolet, the parts store queen
>
> Those
>
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