REFLECTOR: REFLECTOR Brake Lines
Richard Riley
richard at riley.net
Tue Apr 18 16:12:14 CDT 2006
At 01:47 PM 4/18/2006, you wrote:
>No need to over do the pressure rating - we're only talking about
>300-400 psi hydraulic pressure in the brake lines.
I agree. Any of the tubes are fine on pressure.
Nylaflow will degrade with age, and after a few years becomes
brittle. Dick Rutan had a nylaflow brake line snap off when he
wiggled it in his preflight. Nylo Seal does better with age.
I found I didn't like any of the plastic hoses because they stretch
some with pressure. Depending on leverage, it can make the brakes
feel mushy. I went to a mix of 1/4" aluminum down the fuselage, 1/8
stainless down the legs, and 1/4" braided stainless where things move.
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