Vacuum issue/Brake problems
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Sorry, but you are incorrect. Research it. Several states do not allow splicing of brake lines. It's very dangerous because its the most likely place to fail.
Just because somebody splices all the time does not make it legal.
The brake system in our vehicles is susceptible to over 400 lbs pressure. Because of that, the proper repair is to replace the entire brake line w/o splices.
Just because somebody splices all the time does not make it legal.
The brake system in our vehicles is susceptible to over 400 lbs pressure. Because of that, the proper repair is to replace the entire brake line w/o splices.
this explains the difference
https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.co...and%20fittings.
Last edited by Rescue Rogers; Mar 27, 2023 at 07:01 PM.
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Sorry, but you are incorrect. Research it. Several states do not allow splicing of brake lines. It's very dangerous because its the most likely place to fail.
Just because somebody splices all the time does not make it legal.
The brake system in our vehicles is susceptible to over 400 lbs pressure. Because of that, the proper repair is to replace the entire brake line w/o splices.
Just because somebody splices all the time does not make it legal.
The brake system in our vehicles is susceptible to over 400 lbs pressure. Because of that, the proper repair is to replace the entire brake line w/o splices.
How about you show me one of these laws that you claim says auto makers are delivering illegal new vehicles? As I said earlier GM delivered every pick-up like mine with a coupling in the brake line. We'd better call the cops.
Also, as @Rescue Rogers pointed out, by your definition every connection in a brake system is a splice and therefore unsafe and illegal. I don't think you understand how brake plumbing is constructed.
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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I think there is just a confusion of compression fightings versus flared fittings.
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The forum is supposed to be to support fellow Corvette owners. I'd like to see that we do it with correct information, not internet hearsay. If I'm wrong I'd sure like to know about it before I go out and do more unsafe and illegal brake work.
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Research it? Sounds like something a flat-earther would say.
How about you show me one of these laws that you claim says auto makers are delivering illegal new vehicles? As I said earlier GM delivered every pick-up like mine with a coupling in the brake line. We'd better call the cops.
Also, as @Rescue Rogers pointed out, by your definition every connection in a brake system is a splice and therefore unsafe and illegal. I don't think you understand how brake plumbing is constructed.
How about you show me one of these laws that you claim says auto makers are delivering illegal new vehicles? As I said earlier GM delivered every pick-up like mine with a coupling in the brake line. We'd better call the cops.
Also, as @Rescue Rogers pointed out, by your definition every connection in a brake system is a splice and therefore unsafe and illegal. I don't think you understand how brake plumbing is constructed.
Told him do it the cheapest way possible. Can you just cut out a section and splice in a new line?
No. Illegal to splice and if caught could lose his license.
If you Google brake line splicing it clearly states illegal in several states. I don't make this **** up, I read. I do not have time to hand you a list of which states ban splicing. Because I really don't care.
I think you are confusing a joint or fitting of a brake line as a splice. I am referring to actually cutting a rusty old line and repairing.
Do what you want. I am just warning people it may not be legal, safe and in the best interest of others on the road.
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yes I googled it yesterday when I made my last post, they are talking about compression fittings. You realize the rear brake lines go to a block fitting, then spits left and right to the calipers....that would be called a splice
