stainless steel rear brake lines?
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I am installing SS brake lines to the rear wheel cylinders and when the line is tighten up, their is a 1/8" space.Does this use no copper washer or is their a special thicker copper washer,that did not come with the kit.Thanks,Alan
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arent your lines flared at the end and seal against the seat in the fittings?
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"MelWff' is correct.
The sealing ability of the fitting you showed in your FIRST photo DOES NOT require anything but it being tight. The fitting is sealing on the inside. So the gap you see is fine...and does not need a washer or anything. DUB |
Looks good to me. I have the same lines.
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Thanks for the quick reply.Was not sure,when it come to brakes.Thank you.Alan
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Originally Posted by alski444
(Post 1594102353)
Thanks for the quick reply.Was not sure,when it come to brakes.Thank you.Alan
Dan |
Originally Posted by dplotkin
(Post 1594103009)
When it comes to stainless steel brake lines, they have to be very tight. I wouldn't use them again, I did a car over using them and had a tough time keeping the fittings from seeping. Regular steel lines are accurate and will out last us by a long shot.
Dan |
I also have fallen into not liking stainless steel lines due to the hassle getting the lines to not leak. They have to go in 'just right' in order to get a good seal. I do stay with stainless steel fuel lines that mount on the frame...but have prefer not using the stainless steel line from the pump to the carburetor due o getting it to not leak at the carburetor fitting can take a while...and that is where gettign it to go straight into the fitting is so important.
I have gone to making my own lines and using this with teh spiral wire shielding. http://agscompany.com/product-catego...-lines/nicopp/ DUB |
Thanks for the info,it was really a tight fit to get the wrench to tighten up the front brakes lines.But if they start to leak,I will take them off,immediately.Thanks,Alan
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I used SS brake lines and silicone DOT 5 fluid.
The key to stop leaks is to loosen and tighten the lines until there are no leaks. Worked just fine after doing that a few times. |
Originally Posted by ohiovet
(Post 1594119085)
I used SS brake lines and silicone DOT 5 fluid.
The key to stop leaks is to loosen and tighten the lines until there are no leaks. Worked just fine after doing that a few times. |
Originally Posted by ohiovet
(Post 1594119085)
I used SS brake lines and silicone DOT 5 fluid.
The key to stop leaks is to loosen and tighten the lines until there are no leaks. Worked just fine after doing that a few times. |
Originally Posted by ILBMF
(Post 1594120318)
That's the way to tighten ss lines. Tighten and back off several times and they seal up nicely.
DUB |
Originally Posted by ohiovet
(Post 1594119085)
I used SS brake lines and silicone DOT 5 fluid.
The key to stop leaks is to loosen and tighten the lines until there are no leaks. Worked just fine after doing that a few times. |
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