Jim_Gruber
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So while hooking up the OEM LF Brake Lines on Bugsy last night I got the connector aligned and started to thread on my new Stainless Flex Brake lines. All threaded on well until I got to the end and I could see the brake line catch and begin to twist. I know that can't be right and safe so now in the interest of safety, i.e. my own life have decided I don't want to trust 60 y.o. brake lines.
So I have a "Professional Flaring Tool" that I used to make and flare some brake lines ages ago for Bugsy I. I would plan to use the OEM Connectors, cleaned up of course on some nice 3/16", it appears aluminized brake line. But will this "Generic" Flaring Tool work on Bugsy. All it has are holes for multiple sizes of tubing and a simple V shaped flare. No Single bubble, double bubble. 37 degree flares or any of the fancy stuff. The OEM Brake Lines appear to be a simple bubble and that's it. I have a tubing bender and the spring thingy for bending, and a tubing cutter, so I think I'm set there. So tell me what is recommended for a BE. FedHill IIRC sells brake pipe, recommendations of brake line to go all the way to the back - How long a piece of tubing is needed. Ideally someone can supply a list of i.e.
2 - 36" Lengths ... of 3/16" tubing
More importantly, Steering Rack is in and LF Suspension is assembled, I'm guessing I need to pull the rack out in order to fit that brake pipe down there neatly and with nice smooth bends. Need so recommendations from someone who has BTDT.
Also Trevor, I will be using that Speedway Motors Proportioning Valve . You mentioned the need for a 37 degree Flaring Tool for the AN-3 Fittings. PM me with your number. I want to discuss exactly how you set things up . Thanks.
So I have a "Professional Flaring Tool" that I used to make and flare some brake lines ages ago for Bugsy I. I would plan to use the OEM Connectors, cleaned up of course on some nice 3/16", it appears aluminized brake line. But will this "Generic" Flaring Tool work on Bugsy. All it has are holes for multiple sizes of tubing and a simple V shaped flare. No Single bubble, double bubble. 37 degree flares or any of the fancy stuff. The OEM Brake Lines appear to be a simple bubble and that's it. I have a tubing bender and the spring thingy for bending, and a tubing cutter, so I think I'm set there. So tell me what is recommended for a BE. FedHill IIRC sells brake pipe, recommendations of brake line to go all the way to the back - How long a piece of tubing is needed. Ideally someone can supply a list of i.e.
2 - 36" Lengths ... of 3/16" tubing
More importantly, Steering Rack is in and LF Suspension is assembled, I'm guessing I need to pull the rack out in order to fit that brake pipe down there neatly and with nice smooth bends. Need so recommendations from someone who has BTDT.
Also Trevor, I will be using that Speedway Motors Proportioning Valve . You mentioned the need for a 37 degree Flaring Tool for the AN-3 Fittings. PM me with your number. I want to discuss exactly how you set things up . Thanks.