[Healeys] Making brake lines

[John Vrugtman]

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On 10/28/2010 9:20 PM, Martin Jansen wrote:
> Classic tube of Buffalo NY supply stainless steel brake lines with the proper
> ends and both the bubble and double flare. Mac Tool sells a brake line bending
> tool for 3/16th line that will provide sharp clean bends.
> Brake fluid attracts moisture so even a humid day can cause moisture therefore
> I would stay away from the steel lines. Copper lines should never be used on a
> braking system.
> We have an article on our website by Carol Smith about this.
>
> The frameman
>     Marty Jansen,
>    www.jule-enterprises.com
>
> --- On Thu, 10/28/10, john spaur<jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>  wrote:
>
> From: john spaur<jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Received: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 5:12 PM
>
> If someone knows the wall thickness for 3/16" stainless steel brake line
> material would you please send me the information?
>
> In addition, when I read the instructions for the double flare tool, that I
> need, it states not to use the tool on stainless steel. Has any one used the
> standard tools on stainless steel? What are your experiences?
>
> I presume that the stainless steel is not good for the durability of the flare
> tool.
>
> Thank
>   you,
> John
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