<VV> Swelled brake lines.

[N. Joseph Potts]

Study the labels on the hoses. The new one MAY be labelled 3/16". The old
one, labelled or not, is likely 1/4". But get this: it DOESN'T MATTER. I've
got 3/16" on one side and 1/4" on the other (both new) - both are sufficient
to deliver full hydraulic effect to the brakes, thus equal on both sides.
     Clark's confirms that these two sizes may be mixed in this application
with no effect. Drive on.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Chris C, Warwick
RI
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 9:48 AM
To: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Swelled brake lines.


In my continuing brake job saga.  Finally replaced the front hoses and
lines.

Comparing old hose to new (new purchased last year from the Corvair
Underground).  Did the hose size change, or is this what is ment by
swelling.  The old hose is about 1/4 an inch bigger.  As measured by
putting a slip wrench over the old one versus over the new one.