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Location:
Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: Makin' Brake Lines
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Tue, 21 June 2005 02:58
 
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sorry boys, there is a reason copper is not used...
over time, with vibration etc, copper can work harden and become a lot more brittle, and CAN fail!
steel lines on the other hand take more stress (or should that be strain  or both... ) before work hardening, and are less likely to fail in use.
double flares are stronger and supposedly seal better... and are less likely to break if the lines are pulled side to side at any time.. basically they are just more reliable.
the double flare tool costs more, but results are better..
or your local Enzed will do it for a coupel of bucks...
my life is worth more than $11 
Cya, Stewart
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