But rust is a problem for some of us. I drove from CHicago to Oklahoma
this fall. I made a sudden stop in St. Louis, after which the pedal was
soft and would not firm with slight pumping. After arriving in Oklahoma
I decided it was time to remedy the problem. A pin hole rust spot
had enlarged enought that the fluid readily flowed out of the line
going to the rear breaks.
Late on a Saturday afternoon in a small town it is difficult to find
parts. THerfore a trip to the next town, with very limited braking
ability was an experience. Still did not get the "right" temporary
fix material, but did get the car home to Chicago on Sunday, with only
one stop to re-repair the line.
Anyone that lives anywhere snow and salt should consider what years of
abuse can do to brake lines. Carry small section (6") of hydraulic
hose line with your spare parts along with several hose clamps to
hold it in place. Inspect your lines periodically to prevent a
similar situation.
Bob
Steve Byers wrote:
>
> Back in the days when our British cars were just everyday cars, and were
> driven in the snow and salt of the winter, I suppose rusting out of the
> brake and fuel lines was a problem. How many of the cars are going to be
> driven in those conditions today -- especially those that are being
> restored? Seems to me concern about rusting lines is much ado about
> little. All my British cars have been fortunate to have spent their whole
> lives in eastern N.C., where snow is pretty rare and salted roads are
> non-existent. None of them show any sign of rusting of the original steel
> lines.
>
> Steve Byers
> Havelock, NC USA
> '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE"
> '66 BJ8 HBJ8L/36666 "TARHEELY"
> '63 BJ7 HBJ7L/20111 "HEALEYUM"
> "It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool
> than to speak, and remove all doubt" -- Mark Twain
>
> ----------
> > From: Lancer7676@aol.com
> > To: john.kahoon@juno.com; simon_matthews@avanticorp.com
> > Cc: mgs@Autox.Team.Net; spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> > Subject: Re: copper vs. steel
> > Date: Saturday, December 12, 1998 7:29 AM
> >
> > In a message dated 12/12/98 5:37:45 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> > john.kahoon@juno.com writes:
> >
> > << I thought copper lines were illegal because of the seam ( not to
> mention
> > , dangerous ).
> > Wouldn't painting your steel lines before you install them be better ?
> > >>
> >
> > I side with John here--I still hear little voices in my head and in my
> reading
> > both online and elsewhere that copper is not the way to go--Gas OR Brake
> > lines. I was thinking they were either illegal or not SCCA approved, or
> not
> > blessed by the Pope, or something. But they ARE pretty and easy to bend
> and
> > work with, which may be the appeal. Seems like if rust is a worry a good
> coat
> > of an epoxy paint would eliminate that worry, as John has suggested.
> Again,
> > there are many of you who know far more about this than me and I am a
> great
> > listener and learner, but that is my 0.01254452 (note quite .02)
> >
> > ---David
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