On Fri, 13 Sep 1996, Randy wrote:
> > Whats the name of the Company and approximately how much did it cost?
and Mark added:
> I am interested also. Randy what year is your car? Maybe 2 sets are
> cheaper than 1. I have a '67BGT
Several people have asked me to share this; here's the scoop:
I bought these from a tubing specialist in NY state:
Classic Tube and Line
1-800-882-3711
(dont have the address handy, but it is in the monster list)
I bought mine last fall; I paid $195 for the stainless set; the
standard OEM steel set sells for $175. The set included all of
the lines and fittings, even the loooong 10 ft squiggly one that
snakes it's way under the front crossmember of a B. They aren't
cheap, but they do fit perfectly. These folks will also sell
individual lines, if you only need one or two. If they dont have
a master set for the car you own, they will make one if you supply
the lines (or pieces thereof :-). They also make up fuel and
hydraulic clutch lines as well.
Someone on the list mentioned that consistent ISO/bubble flares
are relatively simple to make. I heard otherwise from the Snap-On
rep and I trust this guys advice- he deals with pro-mechanics
every day and knows which tools work and which tools dont.
Stainless is also much more brittle than copper. IMO, brake lines
are not something to mess with; they are subject to over a thousand
psi when you stomp on the pedal and are most likely to fail when you
need them the most- in a panic stop. The brakes on my 89 Probe failed
after the ABS modulator siezed- it was not a pleasant experience;
and one I wont soon forget. Please. Dont skimp on brakes.
Sorry to pontificate; have a great weekend!.
Cheers!
--Scott
Scott Hower --> howersl@ttown.apci.com
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
7201 Hamilton Blvd Trexlertown, PA
(610) 481-2646
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