I ran across a company called Classic Tube. They offer PreBent brake line
tubing. They are at http//www.classictube.com . I've never dealt with
them, but if I ever decide to totally redo my brake system I think I'd
consider them as a source. The time savings alone should be worth the cost.
Eric Zambori
72 MGB
-----Original Message-----
From: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, June 07, 1999 8:40 AM
Subject: MGB Brake line flares
>Help, please,
>
> Reinstalling the original braking system in the '77B has been quite an
>experience and 'it ain't over yet". I've learned that MGB hydraulics use a
>bubble flare. Bubble flare tools are expensive, but available. However,
the
>only ones I've been able to find are for metric lines! The only bubble
flare,
>pre-flared tubing sold by NAPA has metric fittings.
>What gives? This morning I purchased a SnapOn TFM-428 Bubble Flaring Tool
in
>hopes that the B's lines are close enough to their metric equivalents to
allow
>me use the tool.
>
> Can anyone enlighten me about this topic? BTW, the Tool is made for
SnapOn
>by Blue-Point and goes for $95.80. Ouch.
>
>Bud Krueger
>
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