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jlsk1(at)frontiernet.net
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:02 am Post subject: Brake lines

Guys, & Gals, I`ve got a set of older matco  brakes, that were removed from a MK-3C, going back on a MK-3C. I need new brake  lines, & the removed tubing sez," 1/4 inch by .035  Parker  Parflex"

 I've looked in the following  cataloges:

 Aircraft Spruce, CPS, LEAF, Wag Aero, &  Lockwood.  All I see in any of them is 3/16 brake line.

 I also would like new compresion  fittings.

 Any Idea where to get this from?

 Also, Matcos website sez only use the aviation  brake fluid, but someone told me that Automatic transmission fluid was what to  use.

 Please, Facts only.

  

 Thanks, 

 Jim Kmet

 Cookeville, TN

 MK-3C & MK-3C

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NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:56 am Post subject: Brake lines

Jim

  

 I had nothing but trouble with the 1/4 by .035  tubing that came with my MKIIIC for my Matco brakes. I blew the line off the  connectors five or six times. I called matco and they told me to use at  least 2000 PSI tubing. I found some tubing at Aircraft Spruce Part number  05-1229 it is 1/4 od by .050 rated at 2500psi black. This tubing fits on  the fittings tight and that seems to be the key. I had to chamfer the inside and  heat the tubing a bit to get it to fit on the fittings but it doesn't blow off.  

  

 I also used brass poly-flo fittings Part number  269P-04x02 for 1/4od tubing.

  

 I also use aviation brake fluid because that what  Matco recommends it. The concern is the seals in the brake components. If I  used something else it might no be compatible. So.......

  

 Rick Neilsen

 Redrive VW powered MKIIIC

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jlsk1(at)frontiernet.net
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:39 am Post subject: Brake lines

Rick,  you 'da Man!!!    Thanks,   Jim

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Steven Green

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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: Brake lines

Jim,

  

 Have you tried Travis at TNK?

  

 Steven

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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:03 am Post subject: Brake lines

>   Also, Matcos website sez only use the aviation brake fluid, but someone told me that Automatic transmission fluid was what to use.

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		     Please, Facts only.

 

   Thanks, 

   Jim Kmet

   Cookeville, TN

   MK-3C & MK-3C

 
	




Jim K:



MATCO says aviation hydraulic fluid now.  A few years ago it was ATF fluid.



Recommend contacting MATCO to get the straight info.



I have brakes and plastic lines on my mkIII that have been on their for 16 years.  Have always used red ATF, but that doesn't mean that it is good today.



john h

mkIII - Trying to stay warm at the Rock House, Jordan VAlley, OR

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: Brake lines

I am will to provide a  set of -3 Teflon core stainless steel brake lines to the first builder who can provide me with "stock" measurements on a Kolb.



Please send information to:

brett(at)bonacoinc dot com.



Regards,

Brett

Bonaco,Inc.

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:11 pm Post subject: Brake lines

Bret



Nice offer but you will get much better figures if you state the Kolb model 

and gear leg options you want the figures for. Also some models of Kolbs 

have adjustable pedals so there is movement of the brake line that might not 

work well with steel lines.



Rick Neilsen

Redrive VW powered MKIIIC



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