Mmmmmm braided lines.........
can braided lines be used on a street car? legally?
thanx
Michael
Brad HALLETT wrote:
> I have picked up a double flaring tool at Supercheap years ago, and it
> worked quite well however it took a lot of setting up to get the dies to
> fit properly. Don't waste your time with single flares, they will fail you.
>
> I usually drop in to my local brake shop, swing them a coupla cartons and
> enough $$$ to cover the tube, and they run the lines through the shell and
> flare them ready to go. Quick and easy.
>
> You could also run braided line, but save your pennies to do so.
>
> mmmmmmmmmmmm braided line.....
>
> Regards
> Brad HALLETT
> http://www.powerup.com.au/~bhallett
>
> http://www.datrats.com.au for all Datsun performance equipment!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Errol Smith
> Sent: Monday, 29 January 2001 10:12
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: double flare brake lines
>
> Nick,
> Sykes Pickavant make a good one for $750
> Cheers
> Feral Errol
> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://www.datrats.com.au/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ken Abraham
> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 6:22 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: double flare brake lines
>
> Adam,
> I ahve only seen single flare kits in the Automotive stores, Repco, Auto1
> etc..
> When I ask for a double flaring tool. I get this blank look and the
> confidence inspiring 'I'll just ask someone' line.
> What does a double flaring tool look like and where can I get one?
> Regards,
> Nick
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Adam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, 28 January 2001 6:48 PM
> Subject: Re: double flare brake lines
>
> > You can't use a single flare kit to do brake lines as they will crack when
> > you try to flare the bundy weld tube.
> >
> > At 03:33 PM 26/01/2001 +1100, you wrote:
> > >List members,
> > >Can you use a standard flaring kit to do double flares? - (where the
> brake
> > >line flares outwards and back inwards again)
> > >Also, as a second best alternative, is it recommended (and safe) to fit
> an
> > >olive between a single flare line and a double flare fitting?
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >Nick
> >
> > ==============
> > Adam Rowe
> > Townsville, QLD
> >
>
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