DeTomaso Mailing List: September 2000, Message #81

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

SS hard lines are a good idea, as long as you have a good flaring tool and 
trust your own work. SS tubing is seamless so you needn't bother with 
double-flares (they're impossible to do on ss anyway). Double-flares were 
invented to compensate for cracking in the brazed steel tubing that all US 
cars used for brake lins since the '30s. SS work-hardens during the flaring 
or bending process, so there's no going back if you make a little mistake; 
cut the bum flare off the line and start over.  Good luck- J DeRyke