Texas 1969 KL60

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Re: Texas 1969 KL60

Post by plateaucal »

That is the old school way and the right way. However, I am not sure it is cool to use compression fittings for brakes or is that a double flare? Rob? Esteban? I will now turn around three times and wave my wand and they will show up to offer an opinion.
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Re: Texas 1969 KL60

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plateaucal wrote:I am not sure it is cool to use compression fittings for brakes or is that a double flare?
What kind of idiot do you think I am???? :shock: Of course they are 45 degree double flares!!

And no, I'm not using 2 lock washers on them either!! ;) ;)
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Re: Texas 1969 KL60

Post by moore_rb »

jwgreen wrote: The whole time I was thinking, I bet this is how the old timers "Rob" ;) would have done it!! :laughing-rolling:
And you would be correct....
plateaucal wrote: I am not sure it is cool to use compression fittings for brakes or is that a double flare? Rob? Esteban?

always, always ALWAYS double flare hard brake lines and use steel NPT flare fittings. AN fittings are ok for rubber lines

If you have the tools, and are confident with your flaring skills, This kit is one of the best deals I've found out there:

https://www.amazon.com/4LIFETIMELINES-B ... asin_2_img
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Re: Texas 1969 KL60

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jwgreen wrote: Of course they are 45 degree double flares!!

And no, I'm not using 2 lock washers on them either!! ;) ;)

VERY reassuring..... ;)
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