Hi Mike
Good question about brake pipes. All pipes should be seamless, I think steel
pipes would be best all round, copper is also very good and looks that bit
different. I also am worried about fatigue in the stainless pipes. New steel
pipe should have a tough coating on it that will stop any corrosion and keep
it looking good.
Brake flares should always be double flares but that won't affect the nut
type. I just asked for imperial brake pipe fittings and the guy produced a
selection to choose from.
How is your MK1 resto' coming along?
Are you having any problems getting parts or advice over there?
Don't hesitate to yell, I'm sure there is heaps of advice on this list.
Steve King
>From: Mike Sharp <msharp@cynapps.com>
>Reply-To: Mike Sharp <msharp@cynapps.com>
>To: 2000 register <2000-register@autox.team.net>
>Subject: on the subject of brakes...
>Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 13:08:53 -0700
>
>Hi,
>
>On the subject of brakes...
>
>I'm interested in hearing thoughts about brake line materials.
>One way or another I'm going to replace all the hydraulic and
>gas lines on my MK1 restoration project.
>
>Here in the U.S. I can get my original MK1 lines remade in
>either "regular" steel, or in stainless steel with stainless fittings.
>(I'd have to have the stainless steel lines made since I doubt my
>flaring tool is up to the job. other materials I can handle myself)
>
>I don't believe copper lines are approved by the Department of
>Transportation, though I could be wrong. I certainly haven't
>found anyone within the U.S. that was willing to sell copper brake
>lines. Of course I can order a copper line kit from Rimmer, etc.
>
>My main goals are:
> 1. safety
> 2. longevity
> 3. rust resistance
>
>It would seem that stainless pipes with stainless fittings would
>be the best with respect to these goals, but others (you know
>who you are) have questioned the fatigue resistance of stainless
>steel pipes.
>
>If you've got favorite suppliers, manufacturers, materials,
>etc. let me know.
>
>Oh, silly question, what is the flare called on these brakes?
>I've only got one flaring tool. It makes the right kind of flare.
>I've never had to worry about what the flare is called. Now if
>I need to order nuts I'll need to know the flare type...
>
> --Mike
>
>
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