- 1. Re: Brake pipes (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 10:35:42 EST
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I installed the copper alloy brake pipe set about 18 months ago on my Midget. I saw those green plastic clips and thought for a second, should I paint my car to match? The
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- 2. Re: Brake pipes (score: 1)
- Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 08:05:48 -0800
- Careful guys, those plastic clips are there to prevent the inevitable corrosion that will occur when dissimilar metals are in contact in the presence of moisture (steel+copper+humidity). Best to wrap
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00886.html (7,106 bytes)
- 3. Re: Brake pipes (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 12:07:59 EST
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks for the heads up on that point. Although I have thoroughly insulated the pipe clips with a coating of motor oil, I will take it under advisement! There was prec
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00888.html (7,292 bytes)
- 4. RE: Brake pipes (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 09:57:14 -0800
- Et,al. The plastic mounts are included by the manufacturer to protect the lines from cutting or corrosion in instances where the original vehicle mountings are in poor condition. Two typical mountin
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00889.html (8,361 bytes)
- 5. Re: Brake pipes (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 12:01:02 -0600
- On Wed, 22 Nov 2000 08:05:48 -0800 Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com> You might consider using those metal clips with rubber insulation. They are normally used for electrical wiring, but should wo
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00890.html (7,575 bytes)
- 6. brake pipes (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrington.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 1995 10:40:56 -0400
- The weather is starting to warm up and it is time to roll out the 67 BGT. This summer I hope to get the hydraulics in shape. Has anyone found a good source for replacement brake lines? I am always lo
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- 7. brake pipes (score: 1)
- Author: Allen.Bachelder@vt.edu (Allen Bachelder)
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 1995 12:54:57 -0400
- The weather is starting to warm up and it is time to roll out the 67 BGT. This summer I hope to get the hydraulics in shape. Has anyone found a good source for replacement brake lines? I am always lo
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00238.html (7,956 bytes)
- 8. re: Brake Pipes (score: 1)
- Author: Colin Brace <BRACEC@A1.MGH.HARVARD.EDU>
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 1995 14:03:00 -0500 (EST)
- Let me echo Allen's comments on MGB brake pipes. I too, got mine from The Roadster Factory, and they exactly as Allen said. Glad I went with them. Peace of mind, if nothing else. Colin WA1KWA bracec
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- 9. Re: brake pipes (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrington.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 1995 14:22:30 -0400
- Bending the pipes isn't a problem but if I can avoid cutting to lenght and flaring the ends I'd go that route. I am using Catrol LMA right now. It doesn't seem to eat rust so if I spill any no harm
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00241.html (7,671 bytes)
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