The copper/nickel pipe that I got from Moss bent very nicely by hand. I
used the original pipes as a pattern and all worked very satisfactorily. I
did use the bender once or twice but it was really not necessary if I took
my time.
Bottom line is it depends on what the pipes are made of.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alex" <alexmm@adelphia.net>
To: <Healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 9:09 AM
Subject: BT7 brake pipes
> I'm preparing to re-do the calipers on my 1960 BT7, and have ordered
> components, including new brake pipes, from Inan at Healey Surgeons. She
> tells me they're shipped straight. Of course, the ones on my car have a
> bit of a "service loop" to them.
>
> I was wondering if they could be carefully formed by hand, as she
> suggests, or is it imperative that they be formed with a tool (either a
> bender or an internal spring-like former that keeps them from collapsing).
>
> Also, in a book I have entitled "How To Restore British Sports Cars," by
> Jay Lamm, he suggests using Teflon tape on the flare nut threads! I've
> never heard of that. I use Teflon tape on home plumbing joints, but never
> gave it a thought for high-pressure hydraulic lines.
>
> Any suggestions or ideas on bending or fitting would be appreciated.
>
>
> == Alex in Maine
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