Posted for Tubamanflies@aol.com:

 
 Ron,
 
 I think you have made a good choice to sta rt with going with the Groves and
 the De-Bongers.  I did the same with mine.Both have made landing and
 taxieieng much easier.
 
 1. The Nylaflow tubing should be OK, yes get some new, but keep it away from
 the brakes and heat.  I have regular brake line from the calipers half  way
 up the gear leg.
 
 2. Get a master cylinder with a remote resiviour.  Much easier to  fill.
 
 3.  See 2 above.
 
 4.  I don't have a parking brake.  The only time I miss it is  when I have to
 park on a slope.  Only once or twice.  I have dual  rudder pedals and brakes,
 which I reccomend.  I just have my passenger hold  the brakes and I get out
 and chock the wheels.
 
 5. Direct from Grove is fine.  Robbie Grove is great to work  with.
 
 Consider adding the pedals and brakes on the co-pilot side if you are going
 to have someone help you learn to fly the bird.
 
 Good Luck
 
 Ray Gardner
 LNC2 @ CWF