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WildBillyT · 03-03-2011, 10:23 AM

Why is it that morons continually think it's OK to use compression fittings on brake lines? If cone-to-seat unions weren't necessary than why the hell would the factory go to the trouble!

sweetbmxrider · 03-03-2011, 10:43 AM

Speaking of brake lines......I'm bubble flaring right meow!

LTb1ow · 03-03-2011, 10:44 AM

They are the right way to do brake line repairs, geez what a newb you are.

Didn't you get the memo?

Blacdout96 · 03-03-2011, 11:12 AM

WBT, there are lazy, and cheap people out there. I don't mind spending a half hour properly fixing my brake lines if it means I don't have to worry if an asshat on a cellphone misses their turn and decides to lock up the brakes in front of me, and all of a sudden my foot goes to the floor.

When Jesus comes back, I'll make sure he asks people if it's okay to use compression fittings on brake lines, it'll make his job a lot easier for who to save and who to leave here.

Blacdout96 · 03-03-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

Speaking of brake lines......I'm bubble flaring right meow!

Are you bubble flaring or double flaring right now? If bubble, what vehicle you doing that on?

WildBillyT · 03-03-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Blacdout96

WBT, there are lazy, and cheap people out there. I don't mind spending a half hour properly fixing my brake lines if it means I don't have to worry if an asshat on a cellphone misses their turn and decides to lock up the brakes in front of me, and all of a sudden my foot goes to the floor. So when Jesus comes back, I'll make sure he asks people if it's okay to use compression fittings on brake lines, it'll make his job a lot easier for who to save and who to leave here.

See, that's the thing. It LOOKS like it works but will fail under an extreme pressure spike. So low speed towny driving might be OK. But that old lady who pulled out in front of you causing you to slam on your brakes? Teethintosteeringwheel.net.

sweetbmxrider · 03-03-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blacdout96

Are you bubble flaring or double flaring right now? If bubble, what vehicle you doing that on?

97 Lincoln Towncar, bubble yum flare. Ford <3 da bubble

NJ346 · 03-03-2011, 12:51 PM

A line to my passenger side front caliper on my truck blew out on the way back to school a couple of weeks ago. The line is over 10 feet long and I only had a couple of hrs to spare so there is a 3 ft section held in by compression fittings for the time being. It has held for the time being and I just haven't had the time to fix it the right way. I just couldn't believe that the guy at the autostore didn't even care that I bought it with brakeline so it was pretty obvious what I intended to use them for.

LTb1ow · 03-03-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ346

A line to my passenger side front caliper on my truck blew out on the way back to school a couple of weeks ago. The line is over 10 feet long and I only had a couple of hrs to spare so there is a 3 ft section held in by compression fittings for the time being. It has held for the time being and I just haven't had the time to fix it the right way. I just couldn't believe that the guy at the autostore didn't even care that I bought it with brakeline so it was pretty obvious what I intended to use them for.

You ever try to tell someone their doing it wrong?

yea, it gets real old after the first few times, then you give up and let people be dumb.

BonzoHansen · 03-03-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LTs1ow

You ever try to tell someone their doing it wrong?

yea, it gets real old after the first few times, then you give up and let people be dumb.

Blacdout96 · 03-03-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LTs1ow

You ever try to tell someone their doing it wrong?

yea, it gets real old after the first few times, then you give up and let people be dumb.

^^^^^^

this x10000. i would just give up, but I don't feel like being held accountable for anything.

LTb1ow · 03-03-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Blacdout96

^^^^^^

this x10000. i would just give up, but I don't feel like being held accountable for anything.

Packaging states not for use for brake like applications. Not my problem sir. Enjoy your 10 dollar brake fix and don't drive behind me.

The most ironic part is the "brake line" compression fittings, IDK if you guys have em, gator something or other, that seem like they are made for it, but still state they are not.

Blacdout96 · 03-03-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LTs1ow

Packaging states not for use for brake like applications. Not my problem sir. Enjoy your 10 dollar brake fix and don't drive behind me.

The most ironic part is the "brake line" compression fittings, IDK if you guys have em, gator something or other, that seem like they are made for it, but still state they are not.

WHAT! I gotta see these things lol. you ever get a person trying to fix an air line on a truck with a regular compression fitting? F that, one thing if its a honda accord, but a freightliner's a different story.

WildBillyT · 03-03-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Blacdout96

WHAT! I gotta see these things lol. you ever get a person trying to fix an air line on a truck with a regular compression fitting? F that, one thing if its a honda accord, but a freightliner's a different story.

I believe there is a type of compression fitting that can take the pressure- but that's not what's sold in most places.

LTb1ow · 03-03-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Blacdout96

WHAT! I gotta see these things lol. you ever get a person trying to fix an air line on a truck with a regular compression fitting? F that, one thing if its a honda accord, but a freightliner's a different story.

They are not placed with the regular fittings etc, but right next to the brake lines and stuff. Cooperate choice on that too.

sweetbmxrider · 03-03-2011, 03:21 PM

It doesn't say anything about brakes on it?

LTb1ow · 03-03-2011, 03:27 PM

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It doesn't say anything about brakes on it?

I was merely implying that they are implied to be brake line fittings. They are placed with the board full of brake like fittings...

NJ346 · 03-03-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LTs1ow

I was merely implying that they are implied to be brake line fittings. They are placed with the board full of brake like fittings...

In every store or just your store?

LTb1ow · 03-03-2011, 03:34 PM

Beats me, I am fairly certain it will be similarly placed in every advance auto as the store layout is cooperate designed not locally wise.

Blacdout96 · 03-03-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT

I believe there is a type of compression fitting that can take the pressure- but that's not what's sold in most places.

Yeah the ones for airlines have slip-in inner braces so the air line doesn't crush, those ones are okay, they don't see 2500psi . I won't say the name of the company, but the mechanic (who is now in rehab) bought standard compresion fittings since one of his trucks was on the side of the road. I told him but he didn't care.