well, I partly disagree here. Copper brake lines are not copper brake
lines, there are different types and materials on the market and it is
extremely important to check that the right one is chosen. If the lines are
pure copper the resuot is as you describe. If it is cunifer the story is
quite different. There is more on that subject on my webpage, a special page
is devoted to that question. see
http://www.geocities.com/Motorcity/garage/1048 a link to that page is on
the main page.
HTH. Gernot
-----Original Message-----
From: Cindy and Terry@ESP
To: steven king; msharp@cynapps.com
Cc: 2000-register@autox.team.net
Sent: 19.05.00 08:16
Subject: Re: on the subject of brakes...
I believe Copper brake lines have been banned in many countries for
years.
They work-harden in spots and fatigue in others. The last UK car we
imported
had them fitted and virtually every flare was cracked or badly out of
shape,
necessitating a total change-out
Only the English seem to insist on promoting them, presumably beccause
they
keep putting salt on roads & are too miserable to change out safety
critical
items.
I think it is poor advice to suggest their use when correct,
fit-for-purpose
steel lines, are readily available at trivial cost.
On the same vein, most stainless braided lines are also banned or cannot
get
certification. Only a few makers like Goodridge have managed to get
international safety certification for these. Again, thats because they
fatigue readily are only meant for applications where they are closely
monitored
Terry O'Beirne
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