All this talk of hydraulic fittings reminds me that I need to replace a brake
pipe from the rear cylinder to the flexible hose in a TR6. Those lines are no
longer available from Moss or VB without buying all pipes, but you can buy
pipes of various lengths with the fittings (bubble flared) provided and bend
them to shape. I measured the old one to be approximately 15" but the only
length in replacement pipe that is close is 12" (I think 30" is the next
closest). Has anyone used the 12" pipe, and did it work? I do have a friend
who says he has a flaring tool, but the reply below suggests that most such
tools are for single flaring. Now I'm thinking I probably can't do this on my
own.
Thanks,
Tim
>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.
>
>
>--
>Michael D. Porter
>Roswell, NM
>
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Tim Gaines
Clinton, SC
1980 Spitfire
1974 TR6
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