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

To: tswhitez123@hotmail.com, 60TR3A@cox.net, Triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Rear brake line "straps" TR3
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 09:18:28 EST
In a message dated 1/9/2007 12:49:38 AM Central Standard Time, 
tswhitez123@hotmail.com writes: 
> I would recommend against using metal hose clamps.  Vibration could cause 
> deterioration f the brake line itself.  I prefer plastic wire ties in 
> applications like this.  They are rigid and have a indefinate life when 
> adequately tightened.
> 
I fail to see the difference between hose clamps and the factory specified 
metal straps except that the hose clamps are easier to apply.

Dave


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