In a message dated 12/10/98 9:51:15 AM Pacific Standard Time, Ajhsys@aol.com
writes:
<< The advice I've received leans toward copper pipes for longer life. I
can't
see that there would be much difference in strength, unless you have things
physically hitting the pipes under the car. There are stainless steel pipe
sets, but they are very expensive. >>
Just in case anyone is interested. Copper alloy brake lines are orig.
equipment on Volvo's and have been for many years. I have never seen one that
has corroded out. As far as strength, don't sweat the difference in strength
between copper and steel. If the rock is strong enough to squish (a technical
term we use in the auto repair business :-) copper, it will also destroy
steel.
If you are thinking stainless, be aware of a few things. First, stainless is
very hard to work (bend). Secondly stainless does not flare like copper or
steel. Copper and steel brake line use a double flare. Stainless has to be
single flared. For a complete discussion of this subject see Carroll Smith's
excellent book on race car prep, Prepare to Win.
For my money go with copper.
Rick Ewald
67 B roadster
99 S 80 T-6
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