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Posted by: Brando May 5 2005, 01:28 PM
Can't seem to find anyone who makes one. I plan to change over to different calipers and I'd like to replace the stock proportioning valve with a T fitting. Tried all the usual suspects and no luck. Not even the local 914/VW stores have anything. Where should I look?
Thanks 
Posted by: 914GT May 5 2005, 01:32 PM
I bought a http://www.chirco.com/cgi-bin/chirco.storefront/427a742f0323c6bc273f407720150684/Product/View/CNC889F from Chirco, a local VW supply store.
Posted by: SirAndy May 5 2005, 01:34 PM
| QUOTE (Brando @ May 5 2005, 11:28 AM) |
| Where should I look? |
got mine from the local bug/vw shop in novato ...
Andy
Posted by: Ray Warren May 5 2005, 01:34 PM
| QUOTE (Brando @ May 5 2005, 02:28 PM) |
| Can't seem to find anyone who makes one. I plan to change over to different calipers and I'd like to replace the stock proportioning valve with a T fitting. Tried all the usual suspects and no luck. Not even the local 914/VW stores have anything. Where should I look? Thanks |
This is the one I used.
Worked well.
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D803%2D611%2D755
Posted by: gklinger May 5 2005, 01:35 PM
http://cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=451
Metric Brake Line "T"
Factory replacement Brake Line 'T'. Fits rear brake line on VW Sedans, Squarebacks, and Buses. The Metric 'T' is tapped to accept 9.3mm threaded fittings and 4.7mm OD steel brake line with bubble flared ends.
Part# Description Price
3985 Metric Brake Line T $9.95
Posted by: smg914 May 5 2005, 01:36 PM
The last one I bought was from a VW Speed/Dune Buggie Shop. Paid $7.00 for it. As a last resort, you can order one from your local Porsche dealer. I believe early 911's used the "T".
Posted by: tat2dphreak May 5 2005, 01:38 PM
any VW shop should have it... I don't believe the bugs or bus' have a prop valve... just the "T"
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 5 2005, 01:40 PM
buy 2 buddy - one fo meee
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D803%2D611%2D755
Posted by: Leo Imperial May 5 2005, 01:45 PM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ May 5 2005, 11:34 AM) | ||
got mine from the local bug/vw shop in novato ... Andy |
I was there yestarday. I think it's the same place. Viking Autoparts in Novato. The guy who runs the place is Bryan. The number is 415-892-6992. I will be going there some time next week to pick up a few things and could pick it up and send it to you.
Leo
Posted by: mattillac May 5 2005, 02:20 PM
what do you need the T for. adjustable prop. valve?
Posted by: James Adams May 5 2005, 02:26 PM
How about supporting a 914 club vendor? 
http://www.jwesteng.com/brake.htm
You'll have it in 3 days after ordering.
Posted by: Mueller May 5 2005, 02:28 PM
one our own club members sells them:
http://www.jwesteng.com
| QUOTE |
| what do you need the T for. adjustable prop. valve? |
when upgrading the brakes to new/larger calipers, sometimes the brake bias works fine without a prop. valve
leave yours in.............
Posted by: Brando May 6 2005, 12:28 AM
Aaron & Jwest... Done and done
Rather support a club member than some other VW shop...
Posted by: James Adams May 6 2005, 06:47 AM
| QUOTE (Brando @ May 6 2005, 01:28 AM) |
| Aaron & Jwest... Done and done Rather support a club member than some other VW shop... |
Thanks! They go out today - look in your mailbox on Monday or Tuesday.
Posted by: CptTripps May 6 2005, 06:53 AM
| QUOTE (914GT @ May 5 2005, 02:32 PM) |
| I bought a http://www.chirco.com/cgi-bin/chirco.storefront/427a742f0323c6bc273f407720150684/Product/View/CNC889F from Chirco, a local VW supply store. |
This is the wrong one...
I called and ordered that part number, and he said that that one has the wrong flare. I'll get the part number, but the one with the bubble-flare is $16.50. I'll have one tomorrow...
Posted by: RON S. May 6 2005, 07:08 AM
I found out that all the 60-70's Beetles have that same fitting in the rear,up behind the driver's side wheel well.
Carry your wrenches,and go junkyarding.With a little luck,a salvage yard owner will laugh and just let you have it for the effort you spent to take it off.
Ron
Posted by: James Adams May 6 2005, 07:09 AM
| QUOTE (CptTripps @ May 6 2005, 07:53 AM) |
| I'll get the part number, but the one with the bubble-flare is $16.50. I'll have one tomorrow... |
You could have had one from me for $9.95 and only $3.85 shipping.
Posted by: 914GT May 6 2005, 08:15 AM
| QUOTE (CptTripps @ May 6 2005, 05:53 AM) | ||
This is the wrong one... I called and ordered that part number, and he said that that one has the wrong flare. I'll get the part number, but the one with the bubble-flare is $16.50. I'll have one tomorrow... |
I thought that price seemed a little low. But it's been two years ago and the memory is failing.
Posted by: CptTripps May 6 2005, 08:18 AM
| QUOTE (James Adams @ May 6 2005, 08:09 AM) | ||
You could have had one from me for $9.95 and only $3.85 shipping. |
I bought it after the first post. You hadn't chimed in yet!
Next time.
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