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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