I have replaced some (it'll be *all* eventually) of the brake lines on
my 3 litre with cupro-nickel alloy lines. These lines will not rust.
They are a little harder to bend than copper, but not quite as stiff
as steel lines. Both copper and cupro-nickel lines are very popular
in the UK -- see Practical Classics, etc.
Either material is available in 25 foot lengths in the UK from many
auto supplies (@ 8 to 10 pounds sterling ea.). I think I have seen
two suppliers offering the same product in the US (but with a hefty
markup). I don't know if it is legal to make this retrofit in your
state, so you're on your own here. However, *I think* that some OE
manufacturers are using cupro-nickel now in the US market (can anyone
confirm this?).
So, you could make up your own new lines, re-using the old fittings
and then making the appropriate flares with a flaring tool. If you go
this route, make sure the tool does *double* flares (not single).
Also, make sure each flare is centered; if not, start again. (Buy a
better flare tool than the one I used and this will be easier.)
Other related notes: 1) You could also use old fittings and put
flares on new pipes (harder on the flare tool and flares may not be as
good). 2) Brass fittings are available from the UK -- I have no
experience with these, but I should get some. 3) I have adapted
stainless bleeder screws (ground down the end) from a US supplier for
use in Girling wheel cylinders.
I will dig for the details on the sources mentioned.
--Steve Manwell
smanwell@xenergy.com
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Subject: [Rovernet] P6 Brake line parts
Author: rovernet@ganglion.anes.med.umich.edu at INTERNET
Date: 6/24/96 5:15 AM
I have managed to ruin the lines on my p6 by wire brushing the
coating off and shining them. They look great for a few days, but
are nmow badly rusted. Live and learn... I would like to simply re-
do all of them, but parts, especially the female 3/8"-24 ends and the
odd 7/16"--20 male connection to the master, slave cylinder and
shuttle valve. The 3/16" line is no problem, and Dana (Weatherhead)
sells pre-flared line to British standard. However, all come with
male ends and only in 3/8. There is also a female-female union for
joining lengths and switching from male to female. Does anyone know
of a parts source in the US, Canada, or even UK? All help gratefully
accepted!
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