Brake line removal/repair/replacement (something?) help

[ydrogs at gmail.com (Gordy Stedman)]

I totally agree that a double bubble OEM flair is how one should do it
if they have the tool and the knowledge. After doing some Googling I
have to agree with Dan that compression fittings on an auto are a
no-no.  I was just sharing my personal experience of what my friend
did in the same situation to solve the problem.  I will let everyone
know when he rolls his '77 rabbit :)

On 7/21/05, Dan Bubb <jdbubb@verizon.net> wrote:
> But not necessarily for brake systems where pressure is in the 1000 psi
> range and safety is critical.
> I don't think you can find any OEM applications that use compression
> fittings on brake lines.
> They form their seal by crushing a ferrule into the tubing. It compromises
> the strength of the tube and the seal is much less consistent or reliable
> than capturing a flared tube.
> I'd think in this case you'd want to look at what the manufacturers do and
> not take the word of a repair shop no matter how knowledgeable they seem to
> be.
> Ever had your brakes fail while you were zooming around in your beloved
> Scirocco coming up on a tight corner?
> Think about it and do what the factory does!
> Dan
> who specs tube fittings as part of his job


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Gordy
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