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RE: copper brake pipes

To: wzehring@cmb.biosci.wayne.edu (Will Zehring)
Subject: RE: copper brake pipes
From: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 95 8:05:59 PST
> 
> Regarding copper break lines:
> 
> >Why should they be illegal? 
> >Gus
> >
> >
> 
> Just a guess here but the copper lines are softer and easier to bend.  
> Perhaps some lawmakers think they are easier to rub away by vibration 
> against other body/chassis parts?  
> 
> Will Zehring

More likely it's to discourage the use of copper tubing available from
pumbing suppliers.  This stuff isn't rated for the very high hydraulic 
pressure of automobile brake and clutch systems.

Roland


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