>Date: Wed, 25 Jan 1995 20:32:08 -0500 (EST)
>From: Agustin de la Calle <delacall@bcmp.med.harvard.edu>
>Subject: RE: copper brake pipes
>Bob,
>The advantage of copper pipes:
>The manufacturers claim that they are rust free.
>Why should they be illegal?
>Gus
On Wed, 25 Jan 1995 bender@guid2.dnet.ge.com wrote:
>> I'm not sure, but I think copper brake pipes may be illegal in some
>> states.Ya better check before you go to the expense. Ya know, the
>> new brake line they sell now are very easy to form. They don't kink
>> like the old ones. That may be the way to go. What is the driving
>> reason for copper? Good luck what ever you decide!!
Bob Bender
Gus and all,
It has been my belief that copper is illegal because it is softer
than steel and thus more susceptable to chafing failure and being damaged
(squashed) by loose gravel or a rock hitting it thus making the brakes
inoperative.
Regards,
Bob
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Robert A. C. Hamilton, Waverley, N.S., Canada
E-mail: rhamilto@fox.nstn.ns.ca
Date: 01/26/95 | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine MK I
Time: 22:54:12 | 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 MK IIA, D.H.Coupe
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