Jeffrey J. Barteet wrote:
> Hi, Folks,
>
> I'm hoping somebody can set me straight on the different types of flared
> fittings employed in hyraulic lines.
>
> What type of fittings are used stock on our Triumphs?
If you mean for brake hydraulics, the lines and fittings are double-flared
(which some prefer to call a "bubble" flare).
> Can you make your own lines with a flaring tool like you see at the
> hardware store?
Most of such available are single-flare tools.
> And I see all these spiffy anodized aluminum 'AN' fittings and wonder how
> one might go about employing them on our cars. It seems that once upon a
> time, these were only found on aircraft, but now I see them EVERYWHERE on
> everything. And it also seems they're finally becoming a bit more
> affordable as well.
>
> I understand there are 37 degree flares and 40 degree flares. Which goes
> to what?
Hmmm. Don't remember seeing any aluminum AN fittings.
Actually there are two main US flare standards, JIC (37 deg), which is
principally used with industrial hydraulics and
SAE, which is a 45 deg. flare, and is mostly for automotive and general
commercial use.
Cheers.
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Michael D. Porter
Roswell, NM
Never let anyone drive you crazy when you know it's within walking distance.
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