Every time I buy an available part, I appreciate those of you who have made it
possible. Just know that you keep them running.
Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
> Geez Art:
>
> I went to a lot of trouble and spent a lot of time arguing so that
> Moss would carry the rear axle tube hard lines as seperate items. TPTB
> thought since we had complete sets we were covered. I pointed out the
> incidence of crushed and damaged rear axle lines on the B. I got my way.
>
> So after all that trouble to get the right length lines, with the
> correct fittings all installed at some kind of reasonable price. Here you
> are sending the guy off to get bundyflex and a flaring tool.
>
> Sometimes I wonder why I bother. :/
>
> kelvin.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Art Pfenninger [mailto:ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:20 PM
> To: runriver@carolina.net
> Cc: MGS
> Subject: Re: Rear Brake Lines
>
> If you can't find a spot that makes lines cheaply then make them yourself.
> If you have a PEP Boys or Parts America or Auto Zone near you they lend
> the flaring tool for free. All you will need is a tubing bender(Lesle
> makes a good one for about $10 bucks) and two lines, one short and one
> long. These can be picked up at any parts store. Be sure you get the right
> threads, and if there is a problem(shouldn't be) then just reuse you old
> ones. Start by attaching one end to the cylinder then use the bender while
> the line is still attached and bend as you go. Do the same with the other
> line. Once done check for leaks, if you find one and tightening doesn't
> seem to work, then remove the line and heat it cherry red with a propane
> torch. Let it cool slowly and when cool reattach it. This will help it
> conform to the cylinder.
> ...Art
>
> On Sun, 19 Mar 2000 runriver@carolina.net wrote:
>
> > The 2 rigid brake lines on the rear axle of my 75B are flatened pretty
> > good.
> > Looks like someone was'nt watching the brake lines while jacking the
> > rear axle up.
> > Where can I get these 2 lines & are these lines the ones listed in the
> > cataloges in inches.
> > Have got the front & rear brake kits from Brit.Vic. to finish off the
> > job.
> > Any help would be very much appreciated,
> > Charlie-NC-NEWBIE
> >
> >
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