Repairing Brake Lines - Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual

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Repairing brake lines

With the aid of the flanging tool for brake lines - VAS 6056- it is
possible to make connections on the ends of the brake lines with‐
out damaging the coating. In certain cases this makes it possible
to replace sections of brake lines and thus save repair costs.
The flanging tool set V.A.G 1356 must not be used for the black
brake lines because of the coating and the diameter of these
brake lines.
Note
Do not bend brake lines more than 90°; this would cause kinks
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or other deformations which would excessively restrict the
brake lines.
Brake lines should preferably be cut at some point on the un‐
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derside of the vehicle.
Select the position of the connecting pieces so that they can‐
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not chafe against any moving parts.
Do not grease the spindle; clean with methylated spirits only.
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Flanging tool for brake lines - VAS 6056-
List of tools in set
Item Tool
1 Flanging tool (including jaws
VAS 6056/6)
2 Pipe cutter
3 Brake line scraper tool
4 Mole grips with plastic jaws
5 Pipe bending tool
6 Allen key (6 mm)
7 Jaws for flanging tool
3) The grub screws (in the stem and on the sides of the tool) are pre-set and
must not be turned.
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Tool number
VAS 6056/1
VAS 6056/2
VAS 6056/3
3)
VAS 6056/4
VAS 6056/5
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VAS 6056/7
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