While perusing Holden's most recent catalog (6th edition) I came across a
new service for brake lines on page 100. Holden supplies copper/nickel
alloy lines in sets for a long list of British cars. These include
cut-to-length pieces and are fitted with solid brass unions. Flexible
(rubber) pieces are not included.
I am at the "brake system" stage of my frame-off MGTD restoration and I
am considering purchasing a set, which lists at about 57 bps, roughly
$100. Shipping costs are additional, but are not much of a factor, since
I am planning on ordering a number of things from them, regardless.
I have the following questions:
Anyone have any experience with these sets? Are they properly sized and
easy to install, as advertised?
Are there better alternatives?
Anyone have experience with customs charges for items like this? My
total order will be about $300 and would be for personal use. Wouldn't
that be exempt from customs?
TIA
David Littlefield
Houston, TX
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