Brake pipe info sought

[jvandyke]

Thought I'd start a new thread for this. Would like to know what these fit and if it's complete.
Hand written note on box says bugeye, AHS 3880. Automec copper brake pipe set.
I can't find a reference out there for that part number.
4 are labeled as follows;
front to rear main
master cylinder to union
nearside rear
offside rear
then two shorter ones unlabled
10 standoffs/holders

Thoughts on value also appreciated.

 

[racingenglishcars]

I just posted on the other thread

I thought copper was not allowed in the u s of a

It's good because it doesn't rust.
It also has a bit more ductility than steel - this means it deforms a bit easier and therefore it's easier to stop fitting leaks just by tightening the fitting.

It's bad because american car manufacturers used it as a import protection item, causing foreign cars to make special models for the american market.

It's also bad because after a while the fittings can freeze onto the pipe. They don't come off as easily as with steel pipe. If it is old, one usually ends up destroying the copper pipe trying to remove it.

 

[jlaird]

I would think that maybe they are not pure Copper.

 

[Roger]

I'm familiar with Cunifer lines, but these look brighter, more "coppery".
Cunifer is an alloy of roughly 90% copper, 10% nickel, with a little iron thrown in, and is fully acceptable here.

 

[SilentUnicorn]

I used a kit like that on my car- good stuff- every piece fit.


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[markberry]

What happens if you start bending one of these lines and you end up short or too long? How Murphy proof are they?