[TR] SS brake prep?

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Mon Mar 24 18:13:17 MST 2008


> Isnt the design of the flange to seal itself once tightened?

Yes !  No sealant required, nor should any be used.

Don't forget that the brake system sees unreasonably high pressure, only
when you need it the most (ie when your life depends on it).  This is no
place to be covering up improper fits with goop.

The wisdom of using stainless steel (not DOT approved ?) hard lines is a
different question.  Harder to seal, more apt to gall, weaker, not nearly as
"impervious" to rust as many people seem to believe ... stainless is not one
of my favorite materials.  

I used to work in a fertilizer plant where rusty, leaking stainless steel
was a common sight.

Randall


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