On 5/2/05 10:16, "Tim Demarest" <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM> wrote: > Taking a recent thread in a slightly different direction... > > I agree that pure copper is a really bad choice for brake lines... the > first link below is from copper.org, and talks about a 90/10 copper-nickel > alloy for brake tubing (if copper.org isn't advocating pure copper, then it > must be a bad idea). The second link is from an outfit that makes these > alloy lines. > > http://64.90.169.191/applications/automotive/brake.html > > http://www.fedhillusa.com/pages/709975/index.htm > > Do any of the listees out there have any experience (good or bad) with this > alloy on any vehicle? I'm about to perform a total brake-line transplant on > my westie, and lines that don't rust are really appealing... but I'd like > to find out if anyone has real-world experience with this, or any other > rust-free solution for brake lines. > > Thanks, > > Tim > > From their description I have definitely seen this stuff in use on quite a few show vehicles. Copper nickel alloys are also known for their resistance to corrosion. (you may have a bunch in your pocket at the moment, if not look in the couch or under your car mats.) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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