Thanks Peter,
I did not know what they are called. ( Unions ) But I do know that a "
Swedge-Lock "
type fitting is not appropriate for use on hydraulic lines. Thanks for
clearing that up in
case anyone else got confused by my incorrect terminology. Do you know of a
source for brass " unions " in the USA ? Also what is the flare type used by
these cars
called ?
TIA ,
Mark Hanna
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter C. [SMTP:nosimport@mailbag.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 3:26 PM
> To: Daniel1312@aol.com; mhanna@ball.com
> Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: more ## Re: Brake lines
>
> Mark and Daniel,
> To clarify a bit. (but maybe it's only un-clear to me, for which I
> apologize)
>
> At 01:51 PM 5/12/2000 , Daniel1312@aol.com wrote:
> >Mark,
> >
> >I think we call the brake line flares by different words over here. All
> I
> >know is that for one type of flare you put the pipe end through the flare
>
> >once and for the other type twice. You either get a concave or convex
> flare.
> > Most Spridget stuff is convex (possibly this is what you call a bubble
> >flare).
> Yes.... or a single flare. Different from the "standard American"
> flare.
>
> > I think brake unions is what you call compression nuts.
>
> Unions is what we call them too. If you go into the typical parts
> store
> (in the US) and say compression nuts, they'll likely start setting you up
> with compression fittings. Don't get them! Compression fittings, in common
> parlance, have the treaded union with a separate brass collar piece that
> goes over the line providing a sort of seal like the flaring is doing, but
> without flaring the tube. Do not use these for brakes! They're OK for gas.
> Ask for the unions that will join the bubble flare lines.
> Mark, I know this doen't answer your questions directly, but it
> worries me
> that someone might consider using compression fittings on their brakes.
> There are sources for the fittings you need, I can help you there.
> Peter C
>
> >Daniel1312
> >
> >
> >In a message dated 11/05/00 22:56:38 GMT Daylight Time, mhanna@ball.com
> >writes:
> >
> ><< Daniel ,
> > I am very fond of my Snap-On tools.Thanks. What is the flair style
> called ?
> > ISO , Bubble , Double ???
> > ( Sounds like a chewing gum ;-) Also do you have a source for the
> > un-formed copper - nickel
> > tubing and compression nuts ? In the USA steel lines are the norm . I
> want
> > copper - nickel .
> > TIA ,
> > Mark
> > >>
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