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Re: Europa-List: Brake Pipes

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Brake Pipes
From: Rowland Carson <rowil@clara.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 15:14:56


>Has anyone got any better solution than the standard plastic pipes used
>on the Trigear finger brakes. I am thinking of using copper is that the
>best option or is there something better?

Alan - I'd be wary of using copper in any situation of potential 
vibration or flexing, because of its tendency to work-harden and then 
fracture. I'm guessing that the racing car people will have 
solutions, probably in aluminium - but I have no specific knowledge 
to offer, sorry!

regards

Rowland
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