It's an idea... but I don't feel comfortable with rubber for this application.

Sure, it doesn't rust, but it does expand under pressure somewhat. I don't
like the idea of taking up the expansion slack of the entire brake system
before any pressure reaches the wheel cylinders... the pedal can only be
pushed so far. Then there's the issues of chafing, road hazards, dry rot
and kinks. I'm considering stainless braid-over hoses to replace the rubber
hoses at each wheel as it is.

I did go the rubber hose route for the P/S lines (thanks Frank C!), but I
think I'll stick to metal tubing for the brakes, I think that one subsystem
is too critical to skimp on (or experiment with beyond *very* conservative
limits).

At 02:27 PM 5/2/2005 -0400, you wrote:
>Sorry if I jumped in a bit late.  But have you considered using reinforced
>rubber hyraulic hoses?  You can custom build some fittings on the end and
>hook them right up.
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>I've been meaning to do this myself.  BTW, does anyone have specs on the
>fittings req'd so I can call up my local hydraulics shop and order the
>parts?
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>Thanks,
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>Shawn
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> > Every vehicle you see on the road ( including your's) has steel brake,
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> > fuel, and if applicable coolant lines.