REFLECTOR: Brake Lines

[Richard J. Gentil]

Kurt,

As you know Nylaflow has a nasty habit of breaking down over time, 
especially when exposed to sunlight. I would recommend changing over to 
hard lines. I used:

VERSATUBE 
<http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/mepages/3003versatube.php> From 
Aircraft Spruce.

I attached a picture of mine, since I am an RG I could not use hard 
lines throughout.

Richard

NMFlyer1 at aol.com wrote:
> Need some input:  The original brake "Nylaflow" that came with my kit 
> isn't quite long enough for the 173 FGE.  So, I bought some new stuff. 
> They are the same OD, but not the same ID. The NEW stiff is thinner 
> wall and is too big for the compression inserts that came with the kit.
>  
> The Original part:  S&L Plastics Nylaflow Pressure Tubing Type 3/16"H 
> SK8201
>  
> The New Stuff:  S&L Nylaflow Pressure Tubing Type 3/16"T SK8201
>  
> I am guessing the "H" is Heavy Wall, and the "T" is thin wall.
>  
> The inserts from the factory fit the heavy wall tubing  (that is too 
> short for the airplane).
>  
> The thin wall stuff is what the Wicks and Spruce Catalogs say is used 
> for brake lines. Spruce doesn't have an insert listed that I could 
> find, Wicks has one that says "3/16" part number 2030x4"
>  
> What kind of Nylaflow is being used? If it is the thin wall stuff, 
> what is the part number for the insert?
>  
> I either need to order new (correct) nylaflow, or new (correct) 
> fittings. any input?
>  
> Another screeching stop due to incorrect parts.
>  
> Thanks   Kurt
>  
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