Alan,
Anti-seize is definitely the way to go. In addition to the fitting
threads, I like to put a little on the end of the line between the
pipe and the nut, so the fitting can't ever rust onto the pipe. It's
a drag when you go to loosen a fitting and twist the pipe right
off.
Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Schultz" <alan@andysnet.net>
To: "Mr. Finespanner" <mrfinespanner@earthlink.net>
Cc: <alexmm@adelphia.net>; "healey list" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: brake pipes
> I assumed the suggestion to use teflon tape on the fittings was to allow
> easier disassembly in the future. Personally, I use a tiny amount of
> anti-sieze compound on the fittings.
> Alan Schultz
>
> Mr. Finespanner wrote:
>
> >Teflon tape should not be used on brake line fittings. Teflon is used
> >for tapered threads on plumbing pipes, to aid sealing and ease of dis-
> >assembly. Car hydraulic lines seal on the flare, not the threads, so
> >Teflon is not necessary.
> >
> >Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:09:50 -0400
> >>From: "Alex" <alexmm@adelphia.net>
> >>Subject: BT7 brake pipes
> >>
> >>
> >>Also, in a book I have entitled "How To Restore British Sports Cars," by
> >>Jay
> >>Lamm, he suggests using Teflon tape on the flare nut threads! I've never
> >>heard of that. I use Teflon tape on home plumbing joints, but never gave
it
> >>a thought for high-pressure hydraulic lines.
> >>
> >>A
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