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Re: BT7 brake pipes

To: <Healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: BT7 brake pipes
From: "Mark and Kathy" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:51:27 -0400
The copper/nickel pipe that I got from Moss bent very nicely by hand.  I 
used the original pipes as a pattern and all worked very satisfactorily.  I 
did use the bender once or twice but it was really not necessary if I took 
my time.

Bottom line is it depends on what the pipes are made of.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alex" <alexmm@adelphia.net>
To: <Healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 9:09 AM
Subject: BT7 brake pipes


> I'm preparing to re-do the calipers on my 1960 BT7, and have ordered 
> components, including new brake pipes, from Inan at Healey Surgeons. She 
> tells me they're shipped straight. Of course, the ones on my car have a 
> bit of a "service loop" to them.
>
> I was wondering if they could be carefully formed by hand, as she 
> suggests, or is it imperative that they be formed with a tool (either a 
> bender or an internal spring-like former that keeps them from collapsing).
>
> Also, in a book I have entitled "How To Restore British Sports Cars," by 
> Jay Lamm, he suggests using Teflon tape on the flare nut threads! I've 
> never heard of that. I use Teflon tape on home plumbing joints, but never 
> gave it a thought for high-pressure hydraulic lines.
>
> Any suggestions or ideas on bending or fitting would be appreciated.
>
>
> ==    Alex in Maine




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