Getting ready to replace the brake lines around the distribution T in the rear under the gas tank..Does anyone sell pre bent hard lines anymore?
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Just a bit of information, not only does copper corrode (ask an experienced plumber) but it also work hardens. A good copper brake line is a copper nickel alloy, more resistant to corrosion and work hardening. If you were to use pure copper you'd run the risk of work hardening it while bending and experiencing cracks over time and you'd see galvanic corrosion anywhere it touched steel or aluminum. No brake line is impervious to corrosion, a good reason to inspect them occasionally.
IG @turbovarg
'91 318is, M20 turbo
[CoTM: 4-18]
'94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust - updated 3-17
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Originally posted by varg View PostJust a bit of information, not only does copper corrode (ask an experienced plumber) but it also work hardens. A good copper brake line is a copper nickel alloy, more resistant to corrosion and work hardening. If you were to use pure copper you'd run the risk of work hardening it while bending and experiencing cracks over time and you'd see galvanic corrosion anywhere it touched steel or aluminum. No brake line is impervious to corrosion, a good reason to inspect them occasionally.
I didn't know pure copper line was even available, otherwise I wouldn't have been lazy with my terminology! Good catch
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I've never seen pure copper brake line but I'm just putting the information out there so nobody gets any silly ideas.
IG @turbovarg
'91 318is, M20 turbo
[CoTM: 4-18]
'94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust - updated 3-17
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