Date:         Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:33:00 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Long Brake Line Installation Questions
Comments: To: John Anderson <wvukidsdoc@yahoo.com>
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On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 9:48 AM, John Anderson <wvukidsdoc@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Neil,
>
> I think it is fine however I do question what kind of line you will be
> using.  Generally speaking the copper-nickel based stuff is nearly
> indestructible and won't rust out, plus is by far the easiest to work (a guy
> on *bay will sell it reasonably in the roll of 25 feet, he sells sets for
> 914/911 and Triumphs and stocks 10mm fittings for the Porsches.)  The
> plastic coated is worst IMHO (for home use at least when you make your own
> flares using a hand tool) when you damage the coating you have uncoated mild
> steel, and the galvanized/zinc coated is somewhere between.  I think
> stainless is too hard to work personally, and don't care for it.  Some
> random thoughts anyway.  As much as a PITA this is you don't want to do it
> twice.  I find the rear lines meeting at the rear T (particularly the long
> one going in front of the tranny) are usually worse than the front to rear
> one, so don't neglect it.
>
> John
>
>

Appreciated. Rear lines all new from T. Used FLAPS lines for those.

Call it a learning curve, but since I was so focused on installing a line
with as few connections as possible, used a 92" piece I got from VM Autohaus
locally. (of note, they had a 112" piece) It's the green stuff with thin
coat of paint. Likely mild steel or some variation underneath. Should last
as long as original I would think. Would have preferred the stuff my FLAPS
offers. Have used it. No corrosion in last 2-3 years.

The last portion of new long line is a 20" FLAPS piece. Same as stuff I used
from T to wheel cylinders. It too gets hit by the elements. Should be fine.
Green line should be fine for some time too.

Neil.

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