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The Baron · 10th June 2009, 11:11 AM

I've always used hard pipe for everything including fuel for my race cars and it's actually quite satisfying to run it. I could not contemplate using a flexible pipe for brake and/or clutch - just doesn't fit in to my sphere of experience!

Even running hard lines is not exempt from problems. Some rules won't allow the use of copper in brake lines but I've always used it no problem - but some experts will say that steel is safer. It might be but it's also very prone to corrosion. From memory I always used Kunifer cupro-nickel in 90-20 mix as it is easy to anneal and forgiving to fit...

Does SVA in UK madate the type of brake lines to/not use?

10th June 2009, 11:11 AM	#40 (permalink)
The Baron Keith1 Spandex is Pants! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albion Posts: 6,485	Re: 1149 Mono Replica I've always used hard pipe for everything including fuel for my race cars and it's actually quite satisfying to run it. I could not contemplate using a flexible pipe for brake and/or clutch - just doesn't fit in to my sphere of experience! Even running hard lines is not exempt from problems. Some rules won't allow the use of copper in brake lines but I've always used it no problem - but some experts will say that steel is safer. It might be but it's also very prone to corrosion. From memory I always used Kunifer cupro-nickel in 90-20 mix as it is easy to anneal and forgiving to fit... Does SVA in UK madate the type of brake lines to/not use?