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Re: [TR] Rear brake line "straps" TR3

To: "TeriAnn Wakeman" <twakeman@razzolink.com>, "Triumph list"
Subject: Re: [TR] Rear brake line "straps" TR3
From: "Jerry Van Vlack" <jerryvv@adelphia.net>
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2007 07:50:01 -0500
The man was asking for some help, not a smart reply. A simple yes would have
done the job.
JVV

----- Original Message -----
From: "TeriAnn Wakeman" <twakeman@razzolink.com>
To: "Triumph list" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 6:00 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] Rear brake line "straps" TR3


> John Wise wrote:
> > I am continuing to reassemble the rear axle.  The car did not have the
> > 'straps" that stabilize the rear brake lines.  I notice that the usual
> > sources want $2 - $3 for each.  Is there something else I can use?  I
> > was thinking about some plastic tie wraps, any suggestions??
>
>
> Well if $8 to $12 is too expensive for a set of metal brake line straps,
>   you might try nylon bailing twine or a length of bailing wire.  Just
> about anyone who owns livestock is throwing that stuff away every time
> they are opening a bale.  I'm sure that with a little bit of looking you
> can find three strings for free.  The nylon should last 5 or 6 years
> easily.  The twine from a three strap bale should be enough to last
> several decades.
>
> Old shoe laces would probably do the job for a year or two.
>
> TeriAnn


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