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Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 09:30:10 -0500
From: Rob Logan <Rob.Logan@philips.com>
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Subject: Re: nylaflow alternative
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Actually there have been several posts on alternatives to 
nylaflow brake lines. Brent Regan recommended Parker PDH-2. It is a
1/8 ID  X 3/8 OD flex hose with nylon / kevlar / polyurethane 
construction. It can be bent in a 3/4" radius and cannot be kinked.
It's burst pressure is over 12,000 psi. In another post he said 
that DH Instruments (http://www.dhinstruments.com) (800 414 9990)
manufactures a flexible test hose that is only 0.19" in diameter. 
It has a 0.080 bore (plenty big enough for brakes), 20,000 PSI
burst and is tested at the factory to 6,000 PSI. The Lancair 
Network News p. 673 recommended Braided Teflon Brake Lines
from Blue Sky Aviation Fabric & Repair http://www.blskyav.com (406) 
538-6574. And finally, someone recommended Teflon hoses
with stainless braid covers rated at 2500 psi with brass crimped 
ends with an aluminum nut. They are very light and flexible and
will easily make a 3" radius bend. You can get these at a hot 
rod shop in Long Beach California http://www.bakerprecision.com They
carry many other brands such as aeroquip and earls.  
 
Regards,
Steve Karkula
San Jose, CA
LIVP 12%

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