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Re: [Healeys] Making brake lines

To: john spaur <jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Making brake lines
From: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:12:27 -0700
It is very difficult to flare stainless steel brake lines. You will  
not be able to do it with a standard flaring tool.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Oct 28, 2010, at 2:12 PM, john spaur wrote:

> If someone knows the wall thickness for 3/16" stainless steel brake  
> line material would you please send me the information?
>
> In addition, when I read the instructions for the double flare  
> tool, that I need, it states not to use the tool on stainless  
> steel. Has any one used the standard tools on stainless steel? What  
> are your experiences?
>
> I presume that the stainless steel is not good for the durability  
> of the flare tool.
>
> Thank you,
> John
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