The heat anneals the metal pipe or copper washers. The process of
cutting the tubing and bending it into a flare seems to harden it a
little. When doing this don't quence the pipe in water or it will re
harden.
...Art
On Thu, 9 Jul 1998, Simon Westbrook wrote:
> Art
> Why does heating then cooling the flares and washers fix the leak??
> Simon
>
>
>
> Pfenninger wrote:
> >
> > Frank I would offer a few suggestions as far as doing your own
> > pipes. Be sure to get a tubing bender. Pep Boys and Parts America both
> > sell a nice one for about $10 dollars. You can use it with the line on
> > the car so it makes the job like going around the axle easy. The tool I'm
> > refering to uses a wrench to do the adjusting. The second tool that you
> > will need is a flaring tool. Pep Boys lets you borrow tools for free so
> > does Parts America, so if you have either of these stores near you try to
> > borrow one. The last tool is a small tubing cutter, much smaller than a
> > pipe cutter but looks the same. When everthing is put together check your
> > fittings for leaks. Chances are that some of your flares may leak. If this
> > happens remove the line and drain it, then heat the flare with a propane
> > torch until it is cherry red. Let it cool on it's own then reinstall it.
> > This will cure your leak. The same can be done with the copper washers
> >
> > that are used in brake systems, especially if you are reusing an old one.
> > ...Art
> >
> > On Wed, 8 Jul 1998, Frank W Phillips JR wrote:
> >
> > > Greetings,
> > >
> > > Here is my story. I have recently acquired a 69B that has not driven on
> > > its own power for several years. The engine has run but the DPO had
> > > removed the master brake cylinder and never completed (or started) a
> > > rebuild. I have purchased a new brake cylinder and rebuild the clutch
> > > cylinders and am replacing the flexible hoses (brake and clutch). I also
> > > wish and need to replace the pipes. I have no problem making my own
> > > but would like the full story and any suggestions before I start. Please
>let
> > > me know any tip/tricks you know of. Thanks in advance...
> > >
> > >
> > > Frank Phillips, fwp@ufl.edu
> > > University of Florida
> > > phone: 352-392-7430 fax: 352-392-9395
> > >
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