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Re: TR6 Stainless Steel Brake lines

To: Bob Jones <JONES_M2@popmail.firn.edu>
Subject: Re: TR6 Stainless Steel Brake lines
From: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 1998 00:13:20 -0500
Cc: rgb@exact.com, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: WRI, Inc.
References: <9801070835.AA01285@exact.exact.com> <34B45F06.3154@popmail.firn.edu>

Bob Jones wrote:

> rgb@exact.com wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have a source for Stainless Steel Brake lines
> > for the TR6?  Not the hoses, but a complete set of SS lines
> > pre-bent on a CNC machine?
> >
> > This is cheaper than cleaning the old ones and replating, not
> > to mention the elimination of rust, kinks, etc. and lasting shine.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > --
> > Roger G. Bolick, rgb@exact.com 512-794-9567, FAX 345-2879
>
> Roger;
> By now you have gotten plenty of information on SS brake lines including
> their high cost.  An alternative I found are the cupro-nickel brake line
> sets made and sold by Automec in the UK.  This material combines the
> best of both metals and the kit is complete including a special wrench
> and new pipe clips and comes in a special oil-resistant box, perfect for
> the garage floor.  Every pipe is color coded and is just the right
> size.  They are not pre-bent and require a special 3-16ths pipe
> bender(available from Eastwood). Unlike pure copper, once bent its best
> not to bend again more than a little bit.  They are not that hard to
> install, just take one pipe off at a time and use for a template.  The
> cost is a little over a $100 and they take orders by phone and accept
> Visa and MC.  Phone 1280-822818.  No financial interest-----
> Bob

  Roger,
If you want to settle for copper, they are this months special at Spitbits -
$85 I believe.  You can find them at <www.spitbits.com

Regards,
Ed Hamilton
'80 Spitfire


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