Hi Jack,
I'll be very surprised if they are aluminium (note British spelling!).
The lines on most british cars of the era are steel, but the modern
replacements are usually made of Copper or Cunifer, a Copper/Nickel
alloy. These are much longer lasting, though I prefer the Cunifer over
Copper firstly because they're easier to form without stressing the
metal, and secondly, they're a more neutral brown colour, and don't look
as out-of-place as the shiny copper ones.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Bill.
Radley, Jack wrote:
>
> I am driving on original brakes on a 76 TR6. When I bought the car
> about a month ago, I had the car inspected and the rubber hoses were
> said to be in good shape (pliable and no cracks, etc.). Meanwhile, I
> have been told to watch out for rusted brake lines. At the same time
> I
> see ads for steel brake lines that are "stronger than the original
> aluminum brake lines". Are my brake lines aluminum? If so, do I have
> any rust to worry about? They look like they are in good shape.
>
> Do I have anything to be concerned about?
>
> Jack Radley
> 76TR6
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