Hi Jim,
Standard copper tubing, I think would not be OK. However, the new copper
alloy brake lines coming from the UK are pretty nice. Inexpensive, cut to
the right length, correct fittings and ends. Nice to work with.
FWIW
Pa
----- Original Message -----
From "Jim Juhas" <james.f.juhas at snet.net>
To: "Shop Talk" <shop-talk@autox.team.net>; "Spridget"
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 10:51 AM
Subject: Copper Brake Lines
> I'm interested in your collective wisdom and thoughts about
> using copper tubing for brake lines in automobiles.
>
> I met a fellow car club member Tuesday night who extolled
> the virtues of using copper brake lines on his restored
> british cars primarily because it eliminates corrosion
> problems. He said the biggest caution is to avoid running
> lines where they could be easily damaged, as from a rock,
> since the line would likely rupture. He said there was no
> problem in holding enough pressure.
>
> My '66 Sprite came to me with copper brake lines, and I had
> considered changing them. Now I'm unsure about the need to
> do that. Also, I was under the impression that copper lines
> were not legal to use according to most DMVs.
>
> Any comments?
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