Re: [FWDLK] Stainless Steel Brake Lines

[John McCann <jmccann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This was discussed recently, follow this thread to follow the last 
discussion  http://www.forwardlook.net/mail-archive/msg28341.html Good luck
John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 10:20 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Stainless Steel Brake Lines


> Hi Gang -
>
> I purchased pre-formed stainless steel brake lines for my 58 Ply several
> years ago. So now they're installed, but I seem to have a small amount of
> leakage from the back of the nut, even though I've tightened the nuts as
> much as possible. Has anyone else encountered this problem ? Additionally, 
> I
> wrapped the threads in teflon tape in case that was the problem.
>
> I'm also having problems with getting a solid pedal. First time I step on
> the pedal, it goes most of the way  to the floor. Second time immediately
> afterwards, pedal is somewhat hard.  Third time, it is hard. If I don't 
> step
> on the pedal for a few seconds, we repeat the scenario. Brakes have been
> bled many times already, with smooth stream coming out each time.
>
> Any thoughts ? Should I replace the stainless lines with regular steel 
> lines
> ? Drums have been pulled and wheel cyl's examined, looking for leakage
> inside. There is none.
>
> Any thoughts ?
>
> Ron
>
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