FSI Rear Brake Pipe Assistance Required

Morning Andy @andyl222,

Looks like the A2OC hive brain is working perfectly for you here. Some great advice and very generous offers to assist.

You’re in good hands and should have your A2 on the road in no time.

Kind regards,

Tom
 
2work said:
Morning Andy @andyl222,

Looks like the A2OC hive brain is working perfectly for you here. Some great advice and very generous offers to assist.

You’re in good hands and should have your A2 on the road in no time.

Kind regards,

Tom
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Morning Tom, it has been a great introduction to the group thank you.
 
Dear all, one further thing I meant to ask on this subject is whether the braking system for the 1.6 FSI is the same as the TDI 90?
 
andyl222 said:
Dear all, one further thing I meant to ask on this subject is whether the braking system for the 1.6 FSI is the same as the TDI 90?
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If this thread is correct, then yes it is:

FSI/TDI90 Rear caliper replacement... tips

I have been having problems with my driver's side rear caliper. Thought it was originally cables, replaced them. Turns out to be the caliper. The handrake cable lever wasn;t retuning properly. Oiled, lubricated, helped a little, but finally, this week it just go so bad, I couldn't physically...
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Does the Fsi have disc or drums on the rear, my fsi sport has disc and the rear brake pipes have a short flexible at the caliper end.
 
Both the FSI and TDI 90 have the same rear disc brakes set up. All other models have rear drum brakes.
 
So not as simple as making the brake pipe for drum brakes, as you have the short flexible at the caliper end,
 
Andy euro car parts have a rear brake pipe listed with the flexible pipe on the end, they only list one pipe, they have a store the far end of pennygillam ind estate
 
Agreed not as simple to have made as the all rigid drum brake types but a short length coupling with banjo fitting on is still readily available.

As OEM style are still available then at least for the time being the better option. Listing only one part number I am thinking they are symmetrical and thus suitable for either side? New crush washer also required if not included.
 
There’s generally nothing exciting or complicated about brake pipes, whether they are solid or flexible. Yes every car on the planet will have a different part number, and every manufacturer will say it’s unique, but the reality is it just comes down to its length, diameter, thread type, mounting etc.
I had a big discussion on another car forum about front flexi hoses and their rarity and price, lots of folk getting very excited and heated over it all, and insisting only genuine items from the (long gone) manufacturer would do.
I also have a Landrover and it used the exact same hose, but for 1/4 of the price. lol.
 
When i replaced the rear brake pipes on my fsi i bought two short flexible brake hoses, flared the copper pipe and fitted a joiner so i then fitted the new flexible hose to that, but not every one has the tools to flare the pipe, both rear pipes are a different lenth.
 
The pipes are different either side. The right pipe has a longer run as it passes along the axle beam. As mentioned above, making up a flexi end is no problem if you have the flare tool and right fittings.
 
Thanks Martin 54 and Tractor Dave, much appreciated, I need to get this sorted this week and your advice and help is incredibly helpful.
 
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