I'm also torn between prebent stainless and the Automec cu-ni tubing. I
don't know what grade cu-ni Automec uses or what grade stainless Classic
Tube uses, but cu-ni is ususlly used in marine applications where stainless
steel corrodes too fast. This may end up being a pocket book decision.
-----Original Message-----
From: Fred Thomas <vafred@erols.com>
To: wallaces@superaje.com <wallaces@superaje.com>; triumphs@autox.team.net
<triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, September 26, 1999 5:09 AM
Subject: Re: TR3 Copper nickel brake lines (pipes)
>
>Jim, when I was redoing my car I talked with these people also, very good
>and helpful, but, I decided to go with stainless steel, already prebent,
and
>all fittings in place, was just a bolt up operation, and looks very nice. I
>also think S/S will not only last longer, but, no metal contamination from
>the fluids down the road, not so with steel/brass, more expensive yes.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <wallaces@superaje.com>
>To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Saturday, September 25, 1999 2:18 PM
>Subject: TR3 Copper nickel brake lines (pipes)
>
>
>>
>> A couple of weeks ago I posted a note saying how pleased I am with the
>"Automec"
>> brake lines that I purchased via "The TR Shop" in the UK - albeit I
>haven't
>> putthem on the car yet.
>> It turns out that these are the same ones Moss now has featured in the
>glosssy
>> section of the parts catalog for about $78 US. The set I got was 31 UKP,
>which
>> must be about $49-$50.
>> So you can save some money anyway, but the goods are the same. Of course
>shipping
>> in both cases is extra, but I still came out ahead by a fair bit, PLUS, I
>got
>> to speak with knowledgable folks who were able to figure out how to add a
>clutch
>> pipe to the kit (for an extra 4 UKP).
>> I have since been in communication with the manufacturer, who sent me a
>price
>> list, and it shows that they have these sets for all our cars, even 1800s
>etc,
>> as well as many other LBCs, BBCs, & ECs.
>> Regards,
>> Jim Wallace
>> 60 TR3a TS81417
>> http://www.superaje.com/home
>
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