[TR] installing new SS brake lines

[Peter Ryner]

Paul,
AISTR from my jet mechanic days, you never put anti seize on the sealing
surface, on the threads.  It is very unlikely that the sealing surfaces will
seize together.  The threads however do tend to gather corrosion, dirt and
all sorts of other stuff to cause them to seize.
Pete

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dorpaul
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 6:01 PM
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Subject: [TR] installing new SS brake lines


I've just installed the first tube of my new stainless steel braking system.
 It was an easy piece, (the left rear pipe), and already I have two
questions:
The line does go inside the rear axle check strap, doesn't it??

Secondly, to aid in lubrication of the sealing surface so as to prevent
galling, I merely dipped the line and fitting in brake fluid.  Is this
alright?
When it comes to tightening a line into a brass fitting (such as the 5-way),
I
think I'll coat it with a touch of anti-seize (where the line's flare is to
seat against the 5-way's seat.. does this make sense?

Lastly, the list may hate me, but I'm using just Dot 4 b.f.

Thanks, Paul Dorsey  60 TR3