Brake Lines, Repairing: Notes
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Brake Line Tool Kit :VAS6056
Flare the brake lines using :VAS6056 without damaging coating. In this way, brake lines can be inexpensively replaced in partial sections in certain cases.
There is a risk of damaging the brake lines.
- Using the Brake Line Kit V.A.G. 1356 is not permitted because of the coating and diameter of the black brake lines.
- Brake lines must not be bent more than a maximum of 90°, otherwise they kink or deform, which causes unacceptable constriction in the line.
Disconnect the brake lines preferably at the underbody.
The position of intermediate pieces should be selected so that they cannot rub against moving parts.
Do not lubricate spindle. Clean with mineral spirits or commercially available brake cleaner only.
Listing of Individual Tools
- Brake Line Tool Kit - Flanging Tool :VAS6056/1 (including Clamp Jaws (Plastic Coated Brake Lines Diam = Approx. 5.25 mm) :VAS6056/6 )
- Brake Line Tool Kit - Pipe Cutter :VAS6056/2
- Brake Line Tool Kit - Brake Line Scraper :VAS6056/3
- The threaded pins (in shaft and at sides) are set and must not be adjusted!
- Brake Line Tool Kit - Line Grips :VAS6056/4
- Brake Line Tool Kit - Pipe Bending Tool :VAS6056/5
- 6 mm Offset Screwdriver
- Clamp Jaws (Plastic Coated Brake Lines Diam = Approx. 5.25 mm) :VAS6056/6 , Clamp Jaws (Brake Line Diam = Approx. 4.75 mm) :VAS6056/7
Clamp Jaws (Plastic Coated Brake Lines Diam = Approx. 5.25 mm) :VAS6056/6
- Flanging Tool Upper Section
- Remove to replace the flaring jaws.
- Handle Fastener
- must be removed to reach the upper section retaining bolt
- Bolt
- For the flanging tool upper section
- Threaded Pins for Flaring Jaws
- Center and hold the flaring jaws
- 2 mm inner hex socket
- Flaring Jaws
- Variance
- Assembly instructions. Refer to Instructions .
- Clamp Jaws (Plastic Coated Brake Lines Diam = Approx. 5.25 mm) :VAS6056/6 - (dark) for black brake lines
- Clamp Jaws (Brake Line Diam = Approx. 4.75 mm) :VAS6056/7 - (light) for green brake lines
The arrow on the rounded side of the flaring jaws must face toward edge of housing and the straight side of the flaring jaws must be installed toward spindle, otherwise the flared head will not be formed correctly.