MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: ssed30 on August 13, 2012, 08:08:02 am

Title: What is this pipe/cable?
Post by: ssed30 on August 13, 2012, 08:08:02 am

I was working on my car yesterday and knocked the pipe between the red lines.  I then heard something hissing like air escaping.  What is this pipe/cable?  Have I done any harm?  Should I consider replacing it?

Thanks in advance.

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Title: Re: What is this pipe/cable?
Post by: PDT on August 13, 2012, 12:46:36 pm

I think its the vacuum line for brake assistance to the servo.

Title: Re: What is this pipe/cable?
Post by: ssed30 on August 13, 2012, 01:05:36 pm

Quote from: PDT on August 13, 2012, 12:46:36 pm

I think its the vacuum line for brake assistance to the servo.

Thanks.  So as the brakes seem fine then all should be okay?

Should I be concerned that it seems to leak air when I put downward pressure on it?

Title: Re: What is this pipe/cable?
Post by: edd666999 on August 13, 2012, 01:08:13 pm

Quote from: ssed30 on August 13, 2012, 01:05:36 pm

Quote from: PDT on August 13, 2012, 12:46:36 pm

I think its the vacuum line for brake assistance to the servo.

Thanks.  So as the brakes seem fine then all should be okay?

Should I be concerned that it seems to leak air when I put downward pressure on it?

i would think so..