Nicopp lines
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From: Cranbrook, Ont., Canada
Nicopp lines
I got to replace ALL the brakes lines on the "mistress"
I came across this Nicopp brake line while surfing the web. It sounds like good stuff. Has anyone used it? Do you have to use special end fittings with this line? I am replacing ALL the brake stuff anyways.. Master cyl, booster, calipers proportioning valve etc. So I may as well do this to
I came across this Nicopp brake line while surfing the web. It sounds like good stuff. Has anyone used it? Do you have to use special end fittings with this line? I am replacing ALL the brake stuff anyways.. Master cyl, booster, calipers proportioning valve etc. So I may as well do this to
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: North Western New Jersey
The only difference between steel and ni-copp is that one rusts the other does not. 
I replaced a few sections of brake lines on my front end with ni-copp. It definately bends into shape nicer and although others claim it's easy to flare I did have trouble flaring it BUT that being said, that could have been user error OR the junky parts store flaring kit I have. I couldn't get my flares right and had my local mechanic flare the ends for me. He has a hydraulic flaring tool. I've flaired many a steel brake line in my day.
If you're concerned about making the flares (which you really shouldn't) you can always buy pre-formed brake lines and bend them to shape. done and done.
Hope this helps and good luck,
I replaced a few sections of brake lines on my front end with ni-copp. It definately bends into shape nicer and although others claim it's easy to flare I did have trouble flaring it BUT that being said, that could have been user error OR the junky parts store flaring kit I have. I couldn't get my flares right and had my local mechanic flare the ends for me. He has a hydraulic flaring tool. I've flaired many a steel brake line in my day.
If you're concerned about making the flares (which you really shouldn't) you can always buy pre-formed brake lines and bend them to shape. done and done.
Hope this helps and good luck,
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I have heard of people having leaks at fittings. Sometimes they can tighten it up more or loosen then tighten to get it to seal.
Others have had to replace the line/fitting with a re-flare to get it to seal.
And no I have not used SS lines because of the sealing issues on a car I am restoring.
Dave ----
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