How old is this Buick? Does it have a 2 circuit brake system or one? If one - I'd be more conservative with the repair. If two - and the line splice lets go, you'll still have some braking.
On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 5:35 PM, Gerry Archer <arche...@embarqmail.com>wrote: > On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 12:44 PM, Allan Streib <str...@cs.indiana.edu> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I would not splice a brake line. >>>> >>>> >>> Not trying to be a smartypants, but what do they make compression >>> fittings for, then? I am no expert but I thought splicing a brake >>> line was a pretty normal and uncontroversial thing to do when the >>> existing line is difficult to replace in one piece, as long as you do >>> it right. >>> >> >> It just adds another point of failure to a critical system. I >> personally would not do it. I'm not saying it can't be done. >> Also a regular compression fitting is not suitable for brake lines. If >> you are going to splice it, you need to do a proper double flare. >> Allan >> 1983 300D >> > _______________________________________ > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
