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Originally Posted by scherp69
Right now I have Allstar performance braided lines that came with my brake kit. If I end up going with Aeroquip (haven't made a choice yet, just picking one for the example), should I scrap the Allstar lines and run Aeroquip then?
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Mike -- I'm assuming these lines that came with the kit are flex lines for use from the frame to the actual brake caliper or backing plate (in the case of drum brakes) -- if they have the ends already on them (I would assume they do) they're fine! I was really referencing if you're going to do some plumbing where you need to use "HOSE" and HOSE ENDS.... for fuel lines etc. Then as I said - I'd just stick to one manufacturer (matching hose to fitting)...
I was making up some hose for something - can't remember what - and grabbed some ends out of the drawer - got lots of 'em - and some hose - did all the measuring and cutting etc (I have a special saw just for braided hose) and I fought that dang hose and fitting until my hands hurt... the wall thickness of the hose just didn't want to go with my fitting... so got to looking at all my hose and by golly there was a difference in the braid AND the wall thickness... even though it was -8 or whatever size it was I was using at the time. So when I was at SEMA I made it a point to talk with some of the hose reps and that is when I came to the realization that I should stick to like manufacturer. Now - that is not to say -8 is not -8 that is a "spec" that is a mil spec and thats not what we're talking about here.
When I found a different piece of hose in my 'stock' - I cut it and had the fitting on in 2 seconds... from then on - I pay attention.