Re: Making brake lines

[Alan Lambert <lechefgerard@domain.elided>]

I don't know enough about thia--how can Autozone etc stock lines for an
Alfa?--or does one buy premade lenthgs that approximately fit, and then
bend to suit?


--- Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided> wrote:
> This is good advice.   About a year ago I asked the same question,
> and 
> got many responses from people who know a thing or two about these 
> things, and they all said to buy pre-made brake lines.
> 
> Ask for "european" metric brake line... at least that's what they
> call 
> it at Pepboys/Autozones around here.
> 
> 	--Mark
> 
> Joe Elliott wrote:
> > I think ISO bubble flare is what they're called, but that's beside
> the 
> > point.  Don't try flaring your own lines.  In my experience, even
> with 
> > the right tool, it's next to impossible.  Just go to AutoZone or a 
> > similar establishment and buy the appropriate length of the
> appropriate 
> > diameter (I think all the brake lines on a Milano are 3/16") of the
> 
> > appropriate line (I think they call it "metric" brake line, not be 
> > confused with what they call "Japanese" brake line) and don't worry
> 
> > about trying to make your own flares.  At least that's what I do,
> and it 
> > seems to work.
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