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Re: [Healeys] brake pipe threaded ends

To: Tom <ah3000me@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake pipe threaded ends
From: Austin Healey <pajtamuvek@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:48:58 +0200
Tom,

Trash that brake pipe and buy/get a new one. Even if it frees, it may become
dangerously thin at some points because of the rust damage. It can be
unreliable. With a single-brake circuit system, it is a good thing to keep
all parts in pro condition.

Gergo

2011/6/18 Tom <ah3000me@gmail.com>

> Hi,
>
> I'm removing my late BJ8's front calipers, and the nut and brake line into
> the caliper are stuck.   The nut's threads in the caliper are OK, but the
> nut and brake line seem frozen.
>
> Any ideas on getting this unstuck.    If I end up twisting the nut off the
> brake line,  can I run to Napa and get a short piece of brake line and bend
> to fit?   Or are the threads a vintage British size?
>
> thanks,
>
> Tom
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