DeTomaso Mailing List: September 2000, Message #72

In a message dated 9/3/00 8:34:41, whtvnm@mind.net writes:

<< Now that I have completely removed every thing possible, short of cutting
things off, I am evaluating several upgrades while I have the "body in
white". One of them is replacing the old brake lines with new stainless
lines from Pantera Parts Con. in CO. My question is does any one on the list
have any experience/challenges with their kit. Additionally, I have talked
with one individual that installed the kit and had a terrible time with
leaks as the stainless is much harder than normal brake line metal and they
had a tough time sealing the fittings.
 >>

>>>I was advised AFTER I purchased a stainless steel brake line kit for my 
GT-350 of the sometimes difficult nature of stainless hoses.  Before 
installation, I teflon-taped the heck out of all of the fittings, and 
fortunately experienced no leakage.

The benefit of stainless is that it's essentially immortal, but the downside 
is, it's more difficult to work with.  Your standard lines lasted 25 years--mi
ght want to consider a pre-bent non-stainless kit (if available.)

Call Classic Tube in NY and see if they have line kits for the Pantera--they 
have EVERYTHING and the people running the joint own (or owned) a Pantera...

Mike