yeah -- I figured I would too, but making the lines is as simple as installing the hose ends and screwing on the banjo fitting and adaptor. The only thing you could possibly screw up is the hose end, which is pretty darn simple to install.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Bell
One advantage to the reusable hose end (other than that its reusable,) is that it has a fairly broad radius (3/8" or so,) to help prevent the tube from getting kinked at the end due to suspension movement and/or abuse. A swaged-on connector has a sharp edge instead.
I just got finished talking to a well-respected member of the Mustang racing community who has asked me not to identify him because he doesn't want to get involved in criticizing manufacturers (I don't think that in itself is a big deal, but that's not my call.)
He refuses to use Russell lines for specific reasons that he didn't go into. He also refuses to use any pre-made lines, especially those with swaged or crimped on ends. All his lines are made by himself, using Earl's or Aeroquip fittings -- period.
I've decided to follow his example. I'll getting rid of the last two swaged brake lines on the car and making my own hoses. If anyone wants to see how easy it is to make these lines, dro me a line and we can set something up.
No, I will not make any lines for you. I'll show you how I make my own lines, and I'll point you to Earl's instructions for installing hose ends, but I'm not comfortable with making brake lines for other folks. Oil lines? Yep! Brake lines? No thanks -- I don't want that kind of responsibility right now.
