Metal Rehab in Arlington can strip and de-rust your brake lines. The will wash
them out with a high pressure washer when completed. They will blow out the
lines with compressed air and then add a rust inhibitor the inside. When you
get the lines back you will need to paint the exterior. You will be confident
in the fact that there is no crud or rust in the lines. Give them a call at
800-856-1824 or check them out at www.metalrehab.com for pricing.
I've got a small compressor that you can borrow if you want to DIY. The
compressor has no storage tank so you would need an air tank to make it
effective.
Later,
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Sylvester <jim.sylvester@comcast.net>
Sent: Feb 18, 2005 7:58 AM
To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: more brake questions...
Thanks for all the great advice with my caliper work.couldn't keep the car
on the road without you!
One of the guys mentioned I should blow out all my lines while I'm doing
brake work. That seems like a great idea to ensure the lines are free from
37 years of crud that could foul all my hard work to restore the system.
The question is: How best to blow out the lines? I don't have an air
compressor, but might be persuaded to get a cheap one. Still, since I'm in
Dallas and we're approaching the rainy season, won't I just be blowing
compressed humid air into the lines? Is that what I want to be doing?
I would be thankful for any recommendations on techniques you've used to
clear your lines during a rebuild of the system.
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