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05-31-2010, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sherwood, Oregon
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Plastic Brake lines/fittings
I am soooo tired of leaks in the plastic brake fittings between the firewall and master cyls. Tried a search but no joy so what's the best alternative to these? Is anyone making a kit with better quality components? I saw one post that mentioned SS lines but that was on the gear legs replacing alum.
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05-31-2010, 04:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
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If they fit the 9 they should fit the six.  |
05-31-2010, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 359
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Aviation dept of Home Depot
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Originally Posted by Jerry Cochran
I am soooo tired of leaks in the plastic brake fittings between the firewall and master cyls. Tried a search but no joy so what's the best alternative to these? Is anyone making a kit with better quality components? I saw one post that mentioned SS lines but that was on the gear legs replacing alum.
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You can use standard brass 1/4 inch compression fittings ala ice maker. Much better than the nylon tee that Vans keeps sending along.
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05-31-2010, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
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SS braided lines are the way to go! Call Bonaco! They have a kit fully developed and they advertise here.. Search the archives, tons of info!
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05-31-2010, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 1,125
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I've replaced most of mine with SS braided ones from http://anplumbing.com/.
I'll probably replace the rest after I'm flying.
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06-01-2010, 02:16 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: salem Oregon
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Call Bret at BONACO. There listed on the sides of the forums pages in company ads. Iam putting in a parking brake and i spoke with Bret and he helped me and i'll be ordering the lines from him. Like one of the guys said Bonaco has a kit for BOUT $180 IN ss for the 9 & 7. Ron in Oregon. Tell Bret I sent you!
Last edited by ron sterba : 06-01-2010 at 02:17 AM.
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06-01-2010, 05:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA
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You could consider using Nylaflow tube (not Nylo-Seal) with the appropriate brass Poly-Flow fittings ( both available from ACS).
Nylaflow (3/16") was standard for the brake lines from the Master cylinders to the brake calipers on the Vari-Eze and LongEze and generally gave very good service. Over 26 years I never had any leaks in the Nylaflow brake lines or fittings on my VariEze. Rutan's recommended procedure was to install a short length of 1/8" OD brass tube into the end of the Nylaflow where it fits into the brass fitting to give something more solid for the brass sleeve to tighten against.
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06-01-2010, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,499
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5052-O .035"
for fuel and brake lines just ordered from AS.
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06-01-2010, 07:15 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ridgeland, SC
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brake lines
Braided teflon is the best solution. A friend installed some on his RV-6, with great results. Kits are great as long as the lengths are correct. The great thing about you building YOUR plane, is that your accessories and bulkhead fittings might not be exactly where the next builder put his. Test fit them first. Properly secure them, and they will last the lifetime of the plane.
Tom
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