This really doesn't take the temper out of the lines it simply
makes the bubble flare a little easier to seal. The lines are still solid
and much stronger than copper. Even the flare is stronger than a copper
flare would be. The problem isn't so much a misaligned flare, the
problem is that when you make a flare (vs a factory flare) it may not be
exact. Sure you can cut the end and start again, but you run the risk of
running out of line. Metal lines are tough and trying to tighten them
enough to stop weeping may very well strip the wheel cylinder or caliper.
...Art
On Fri, 10 Jul 1998, ccrobins wrote:
> Art,
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> Not too sure I'd want to take the temper out of the steel brake line.
> Seems like it be prone to breakage due to vibreation, etc. A good,
> correctly aligned flare connection won't leak. Also, one must remember
> that steel lines must be double-flared.
>
> But why replace the steel lines aunless they're rusted out?
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> CR
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