From: "Scott Dahlgren" <dahlgren@itsnet.com>
To: "___Lancair list" <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
Subject: brake line hose
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 08:17:54 -0700
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Doug,

I contacted Matco and "Cleveland wheel and brake" on this one to get there
recommendations and they were aghast that anyone would use nylon tubing on
an aircraft brake line, where a failure can be fatal. They say use aeroquip
666-3 for the brake line, which has a stainless steel braided cover over a
high use temp Teflon core and an infinite shelf life. I ordered steel AN
fittings 1/8npt to -3 for the brakes and reservoirs (Spruce).  there are
many documented accidents (NTSB), I think even on the LNN web page where the
nylon heat fatigues and bursts. it also is easy to damage as it has no
protective covering. I ordered my hoses from Sacramento Sky ranch, which was
gives a discount and they cost ~$170. their number is:

916-421-7672

I ran mine up along the top of the front gear well then down under the spar.
you might be able to get them though the PVC if you work at it. I can send
Marv a picture if you want to see the installation.

Scott