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Old August 4th 09, 03:54 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
Tim Wescott
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Default brake lines: mix US and metric?

On Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:57:50 -0400, George wrote:

> Our '99 Cavalier had a rotten rear brake line. So, I cut it back to
> good metal, flared the end, and replaced the pipe with some 3/16" stuff
> I had. I got to the axle end, and it suddenly occurred to me that it's
> probably METRIC. And, on closer inspection, it appears to need a 'DIN
> flare' to mate with the axle hose. So, ...
>
> It looks like I can just use one section of 'metric' tubing, to mate
> with the axle hose, and cut the other end off, and put a regular (SAE)
> flare there, to mate with the 3/16" tubing I've installed.


Yes, but I'd hardly be eager to pinch pennies on essential safety items.
How much of a bitch is it to replace it end-to-end?

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