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Thread: Can you replace steel brake lines..
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mwpayne1
Redlining
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posted April 11, 2007 09:11 PM |
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Can you replace steel brake lines..
With flexible/steel braided hoses? I've busted one of the rear ones that come from the caliper, and I'm betting exact replacements are ...challenging.
Opinions?
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klaus42
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posted April 11, 2007 09:39 PM |
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You could...
...do 'whatever', but how about measuring the busted bits carefully, sourcing an appropriate length of correct diameter line, and carefully bending it to suit?
I know it's possible; I don't know if the available fittings might be different, so mandating re-use of your old ones... the flares can be made, though. It would be easier to make good bends with it warm, perhaps using a tubing jig, etc.--
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jfaplanet
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posted April 11, 2007 11:06 PM |
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Mike
Which one do you need. I pulled the rear end out of mine and will not be using it for a while. I can spare it if you need it. Let me know and I`ll get it in the mail to you. Are you making the trip to the Gap in the truck. I`ll have my truck and the 7 there.
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mwpayne1
Redlining
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posted April 12, 2007 04:49 AM |
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Klaus- Thanks for the advise, but that sounds both complicated and requiring 'stuff' I don't have..:)
JF, thanks, I may very well take you up on that. I'm going to bring my broken pipe to a local place that makes brake lines. If that doesn't work out I may holler at you.
I originally planned to go to the dragon, unfortunately I have to shoot a wedding that day. Just can't say 'no' to a cute bride!
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