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Old Aug 17th, 2011, 20:17   #130
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Originally Posted by andy_d View Post
rear brake pipes, Why oh WHY did volvo use steel lines that rust and corrode inside 10 years *'mines a my2002,, 9 years old according to the dealer* and Both rear pipes are fit for nothing but the bin, and a wedgie to the muppet that decided "that" was a good way to route them,, he/she so should be made to replace them all , in the Rain , outside while we all throw foam balls at him/her....


and ditto with the dash reflections, not fun at all,

i have found cleaning the dash with mild "FLASH" solution has dulled mine but suspect the long term use of "dash shine/cockpit cleaner" type stuff on mine. (not by me)
The 300 series and 200 series were the last to have copper alloy brake pipes , with brass union nuts the only reason can be ... Cost, which gets more important as the years go by up until the present day ..
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