Re: DIY Brake Plumbing

[Richard Welty <rwelty@domain.elided>]

On Sat, 12 Oct 2002 13:28:44 +0000 Allen Mitchell <allenom@domain.elided> wrote:
> This is a pretty interesting page about brake plumbing:
 
> http://www.dimebank.com/tech/BrakePlumbing.html

much of this article is from Scott Griffith, a friend and an expert who
taught me a lot about brake plumbing.
 
> It is my understanding that steel fittings and lines should be used for 
> brakes, not aluminum. 

in general, yes. although there may be exceptions (for example, adjustable
proportioning valves intended for brake service are often aluminum, so
there's no avoiding it there.) i keep spares around of certain parts in
case issues arise.

> Also, I was under the impression that steel and 
> aluminum fittings/lines should not be mixed together.

where possible, yes. again, it can't always be avoided. use steel whenever
possible in brake plumbing. hose ends in fuel and oil systems are generally
aluminum, but the braided line has steel braid which is in contact with the
aluminum fittings. it is impossible to completely avoid mixing steel and
aluminum.

richard

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