Actually I have always wondered if springs helped in forming the lines and
eliminated kinks as they were formed.
Actually could easily argue that they would help increase the rate of
corrosion where installed by holding moisture in!
Scary when brake lines rust through!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Rimington, Ken <Ken_Rimington@xxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 8:59 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Brake and fuel lines
> My thanks to all who responded. The prevalent opinion is the springs add
> little value. They may have been a convenience item in installing the
> lines. There were several who have installed new lines without any
> reinforcement or vibration damping and they have worked for many years. I
> believe I will use the shrinkable tubing and install the new lines without
> the spring wrap.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Ken Rimington
> 1956 Dodge Custom Royal
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