-----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Guerdrum <toadhall@vonl.com>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, June 01, 1998 7:29 PM
Subject: front brake lines
>hope someone out there can help me. I've managed to break both of
>my front brake lines on my bugeye (long embarrassing story about
>my ham-handed mechanical ability that I'd rather not go into in depth)
>Anyway, I ordered new brake lines from vicky brit and discovered that
>the fittings already on them weren't correct (male at both ends)
>plus, i can't seem to find a pipe-bending tool small enough to make
>all the proper size loops in the line. Wanted to cut off one end
>put on the correct female fitting, and flare it. but I can't locate
>anybody who knows what a flaring tool is (myself included). I am
>at the point where i just want to pay somebody to do the job for me,
>but when they see me coming, mechanics and auto parts clerks run the
>other way. no one seems to know anything about this arcane art of
>making up brake lines with bubble flares.
>i live near Houston Intercontinental Airport, and can't believe there
>is nobody around here who can do the job or give me what i need to do
>it. Anybody out there that can give me some guidance?? I am willing to
>go "out of state" if necessary. Thanks in advance for any help.
>Kurt
>60 Bugeye - "Mr. Toad"
>Hi Kurt,
Classic tubes sells the correct lines and also I found some at Carquest
don't know if they are around in Texas) even though they were a little
long.( 15" or 20" I think)
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