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JSabah

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Im replacing all hard lines (Brake and fuel) with Copper Nickel lines and noticed that the old lines have what look like long springs over parts of them.  I believe that they are shields of some sort (either heat or vibration/wear.  Do others reuse them? are they available new? Are they necessary?

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Based on where they were on my '33, I think they are for mechanical protection (places where road debris might strike them or where other parts, if out of adjustment might rub against them).

 

I recall seeing a place you can buy those spring like things but can't find the link at the moment.

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I got these from Classic Tube. I ordered 2 sizes - 3/16" for brake lines and 5/16" for fuel lines. 5 feet of it was $4.80. Here is their web site. www.classictube.com.

 

They are in Lancaster, NY. Phone 800-882-3711. Hope this helps.

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misspelled classic in web site
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My car sees max, about 2,000 miles per year. I opted to leave the springs off. The old ones were stiff and jam packed with 65 years of road dust & dirt. No much chance of re-using them. 

 

 I’m under my car a lot doing inspections. I figure based on use, putt-ing around town at 30 mph on paved roads, they’ll last long time. 

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