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Agree, Bill. I use the -3SS and find they give a much firmer feel to the line than some of the large sizes (like that SS sold by van's which is -4 I believe). I put the -4 on down in Louisiana (only thing immediately available) but the brake with this larger size hose took more pedal movement to give the save braking effect. Now both feel rock solid - I like that.

Ed A

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From: wrjjrs@aol.com

To: Rotary motors in aircraft

Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 7:35 PM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: fuel/brake lines

Right on Ed!

-2 or -3 SS braided brake lines are the only way to fly. You can order make ups with a kevlar braid if you are worried about weight and not $$$$.

Bill Jepson

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From: Ed Anderson <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 17:36:41 -0500
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: fuel/brake lines

Having had aluminum brake line tube fail from fatigue, causing a uncommanded departure from the runway, resulting in a fireball which ignited my wheel pant, I would suggest you consider "real" brake lines (SS braided with Teflon lining). But, just a personal opinion of course.

Ed A

----- Original Message ----- From: "Ernest Christley" <echristley@nc.rr.com>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 2:56 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] fuel/brake lines

> Which type of aluminum tube is best to use for fuel and brake lines?
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