Mar 8, 2008 · Does the concept of plastic line and compression fittings for brake lines bother anyone but me? I was always under the impression that compression fittings were illegal for brake use, but …

Dec 30, 2007 · Brake performance is covered under FMVSS sections 105 and 135. Vehicle manufacturers certify, either through self-certification or independent certification, that their vehicles …

Apr 10, 2009 · I was driving a buggy with all plastic lines, a coupler came apart and finished my day of wheeling. It was the line from the turning brake valve to the front calipers.

Mar 9, 2008 · The plastic lines don't seem to give a spongy feel at all. If you ever see my buggy in person I'll let you drive it and you can confirm that the brakes work great and I have an insane …

Oct 30, 2010 · Ilike the title says it's a bluetorch buggy. Here's some specs Tj hood tj grill fiberglass cowl 5.3 with stock harness cutdown and ECM flashed by jims th 350 was freshly built with one race on it …

Jul 2, 2006 · The problem with an excessive amount of rubber or braided flexable line is swelling of the line would reduce braking pressure. Where as signifigant lenghts of flexible line would swell alot …

Feb 5, 2010 · Does anyone have a source for OEM style plastic brake line clips? The kind you drill a hole for and the push in. I am working on two projects right now that I need these for and have found …

Dec 5, 2014 · All of the plastic lines I've seen that are DOT rated are only rated for AIR BRAKE use. Big difference. For one Air brakes only use around 125psi, and more importantly air brakes use air …

May 11, 2007 · Brake lines are nominally 3/16" steel with 45 degree double flares. Every parts house has 3/16th soft steel lines, and places like Classic Tube, Inline Tube and Pure Choice have stainless. …

Sep 6, 2013 · The O'Reilly's down the road from me sells a copper alloy brake line, but I've always been under the impression copper is too soft and can't handle the pressures for braking. Has anyone used …