I know Moss (US) sells brake line that is 90% copper and 10% nickel,
mainly because I bought a set a few months ago. They note that it is
original specification by a lot of manufacturers. It is sold in complete
made-up car sets (ok, I'm lazy). I think one of the reasons it is so
popular for rebuilds is because it is much easier to bend (without
breaking) than the steel stuff. I don't know if it's Monel, as mentioned
in another post. Some of the other vendors may sell it too.
(No financial interest, etc)
Alan Myers
San Jose, Calif.
'62 TR4 CT17602L
Bill Davies wrote:
>
> 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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