[Healeys] Brake Lines

[wericars at aol.com]

At the very least, tape on the threads of the brake line fittings is unnecessary.? the threads ot seal the brake lines, the flare at the end of the line is supposed to crush into the seat of the union or hydraulic component and create a tight seal.



At the worse, the tape is creating friction that may prevent you from?transferring?the full crush force of the nut onto the flare.? The tape could also mask a poor seal for a period of time.



Bill
Boston area
65 BJ8


-----Original Message-----
From: John Sims <ahbn6 at optonline.net>
To: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:21 pm
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Lines



Is there any reason why Teflon tape should or should not be used on brake
lines?

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
www.healey6.com
 
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