Let me add, that it is absolutely imperative to make sure the tube you use
is seamless drawn tube, whatever material it is made from. I've seen cunifer
tubes for sale as brake lines which weren't, so keep your eyes peeled.
Cheers, Gernot
> ----------
> From: Bill Davies[SMTP:daviesw@ecid.cig.mot.com]
> Reply To: Bill Davies
> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 9:22 AM
> To: Triumphs Mailing List
> Subject: Re: Tubing for brake, clutch and fuel lines on '76 TR6
>
>
> John Dowson wrote:
> >
> > I do not know what it is called in the US but I have used Cunifer in
> > many projects, it is harder to flare than steel but does not corrode
> > and has a higher burst pressure than steel or copper.
> >
> >
>
> I'm in total agreement with John, but I will add that Cunifer does not
> suffer from work hardening in the way that Copper for instance does. Few
> people here in the UK seem to use steel brake pipes during a rebuild
> (other than for concours) - the Cunifer is maintenance free, and is a
> dull enough colour not to look out of place.
> I hope this is of some interest,
> Bill.
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