> Date: Fri, 30 Jul 93 08:14:45 PDT
> From: "GERONIMO, SC9-32, 765-4903, PAGE 231-6612" <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
> Subject: RE: GT6 Help Needed
> To: british-cars@autox.team.net, RADSICKT@pl-edwards.af.mil
>
>
> >have to do it again. I want everything right. I am thinking of getting a
>tube
> >bender and flare tool and making all new lines? Is this worth the trouble?
> >Should I use copper, aluminum or stainless? Is there simply a way to clean
>out
> >the current lines?
>
> Some (if not all) of the brake lines have bubble type flares which require
> special tooling to make them. Either buy the lines pre-made (not sure if
>these
> are available???) or there may be some local shops that can duplicate what you
> have.
>
>
Pre-made steel lines with bubble flares are widely available in several
standard lengths and are inexpensive. These lines have bubble flares
and male fittings on both ends. If you need a female fitting on one
end, you can cut one of these line and replace the male fitting. Be
sure to make a double flare for the added female fitting. This can be
done with a standard flaring tool and a double flare die. Bubble (ISO)
flares require a special, fairly expensive, tool. Do NOT use copper
line. Stainless is certainly okay but much harder to work with and
expensive. In my opinion, unless you plan to make up a lot of lines,
buying the tools (for flaring and bending) just isn't worth it. If you
really want stainless, take your old lines to some place that duplicate
them for you in stainless.
Roland
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