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Re: metal brake line replacement & tools

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Subject: Re: metal brake line replacement & tools
From: PMGordon@aol.com
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 1997 01:04:39 -0500 (EST)
In a message dated 97-03-15 18:08:13 EST, you write:

<< When you say building you own lines, if you mean from scratch, it
 can be done.  However, let me caution you, brake lines use a "DOUBLE"
 flare not the normal single flare.  These flaring tool are more 
 expensive, between $40 and $90 depending on where you get them from.
 
The lower priced versions of these tools (that I have seen) are worthless.
You might be better off to find a shop that can do the flaring for you. Try
to find a shop that makes hydraulic hoses for consruction and./or farm
equipment. They should have the right tools.

 You'll need a tubing bender if you completely roll your own or use
 the lines from the auto supply store.  These are fairly inexpensive,
 I think I paid about $10 for mine.
 
 One last point.  Are you restoring a demostic or British car?  I 
 think the British cars use a different thread then the American cars.
 If you get the lines from the local auto supply store you'll probably
 have to find some one that sells the adapters.  Again, I avoided
 this problem on my Morgan by getting the lines from a Morgan vendor. >>

The brake line fittings used on most British cars are SAE thread but are
longer than the ones used on US cars. New nuts can be obtained from Lucas
under the Girling brand name. I think the part number is P9 but I'm not sure.
Look in the back of a Lucas/Girling brake parts catalog.

                           Paul Gordon
                           former foreign car parts store owner 
                            and recovering British car addict

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