Dear List:
I got a private correspondence referencing the brake bypass hose from Autozone
that indicated that the flanging may be inappropriate on that piece. The
concern was that a bubble vs double flare was the British vs. Modern type of
connection. If this is so, there may be some safety issues involved in my
solution.
I have driven the car approx. 400 miles with the bypass, and see no evidence of
air interdiction (no loss or squishy pedal), and am not losing any fluid at the
connection. I also tried 3 or 4 panic/hard stops at the onset to check the
integrity. But brakes are funny things that can sneak up on you. That being
said, proceed at your own risk.
Bob Nersesian
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