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Re: [TR] brake lines

To: Dave Massey <dave1massey@cs.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] brake lines
From: ADRIAN DIX-DYER <dixie4.wales@virgin.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:30:44 +0100
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I may be a little late with my contribution. But here goes:

Here in the UK we are still able to use copper brake piping which I believe
is illegal in the US.
I personally agree with the US stance on this subject, it is just too soft
and will corrode easily. As an MOT (UK annual roadworthy test) tester I
have seen many crushed pipes and very green corroded ones.

I always use the cupro nickle tube, branded Kunifer in UK, and always make
up my own using a Snap-On flaring kit and a mini pipe bender. It is the
only way I know of getting the fit and look just right.

As for stainless steel piping I think this is overkill and as an aside too
hard to flare with most kits available.

Or are you reffering to the use of stainless flexi hoses? these are a good
idea as they help prevent a spongy pedal and are very durable. But they
stand out like a sore thumb and are hardly original, not for me
unfortunately.


I often wonder why all car manufacturers never fitted cuporo nickle brake
pipes instead of steel when the car was new. It would save a lot of
dangerous cars on the road a few years down the line.

Adrian
TR4A CT 64306 O
Wales UK


On 17 September 2013 23:40, Dave Massey <dave1massey@cs.com> wrote:

> If you are looking for SS hard line I recommend Classic Tube
> http://www.classictube.com/
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> I put a set in my car and they mostly fit.
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> Dave Massey
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anthony Cascio <allegrorover@mac.com>
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> List,
> Can anyone recommend a vendor for stainless steel brake lines?????
> By the way for TR3A.
> Thanks
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> Tony Cascio
> 58 TR3A
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