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Re: [Healeys] Goodridge Brake Lines - Warning

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Goodridge Brake Lines - Warning
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 19:00:04 -0700
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The harder SS will gall the flats where the fittings meet, but won't gall the 
flares?  If the flares do indeed seal, why 
would minor galling of the flats or threads be a problem?

Bob

On 6/26/2013 4:30 PM, john spaur wrote:
> Bob - I have stainless steel main supply lines. Copper crush washers are 
> recommended to prevent the harder stainless 
> steel from galling the softer steel fittings. BTW, the treads don't seal the 
> line they hold the flare against the seat 
> to seal the line.
>
> John
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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell@comcast.net

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