On Sat, 25 Oct 1997 DANMAS@aol.com wrote:
> When you do, make sure you get the right one. They come in two types - 37
> degree, and 45 degree flares. The one you need will depend on the fittings
> you are using, but I don't right off hand remember which one is right for the
> typical Triumph. Most of those available are 45 degree, so that is most
> likely the standard. AN fittings are 37 degrees, if you are using braided
I think the TR uses 45 degree flares. Actually, most of the fittings are
"bubble" flared, double flares are only used with a nut fitting.
I bought double-ended bubble flares for most of my car. They come in
standard 'brake line' lengths (44", 60", etc)-- the 60" lines were metric.
A 3/8-24 die was sufficient to make them Standard. I think metric thread
was 10x1.5, which gives enough metal to shave down to 3/8 (~9.5mm)
Both the hose and the fittings are relatively soft, too, so they will
conform to each other more than they will conform to any number.
-Malcolm
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