Every mechanic and parts person I have talked to while trying to figure out what
to do about my brakes advised against getting flexible steel lines. I got the
rubber ones. I can't remember offhand the reasons they cited. Anyone have any
ideas?
adrian
Lancer7676@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 12/9/98 11:20:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ajhsys@aol.com
> writes:
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> Allen--At the risk of being corrected by someone who knows more than I do
> about it, everything I have read leads me to steel brake lines, for the simple
> advantage of strength. I don't know anything about copper/nickel alloy. That
> may be just as good, but I am replacing mine and going to steel. Also--I
> would suggest you get the stainless steel clad flexible lines rather than the
> rubber ones. Less expansion means more braking power and longer life.
>
> --David
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