Nickel Copper (NiCopp) Brakeline info

[Baha (Shawn)]

Thanks to all who showed interest in the NiCopp demonstration at the meeting.

Ive gotten questions regarding the line and fittings...

Fittings


http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/AGS-5-pcs-3-16-in-tube-size-to-M10-1-0-thread-bubble-flare-European-steel-tube-nut/_/N-26hg?itemIdentifier=844779_0_0_

Nickel Copper Line


http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/AGS-NiCopp-Brake-line-Located-in-backroom-fixture/_/N-268a?itemIdentifier=73293_0_0_

Double Flaring Tool


http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-SAE-double-flaring-tool/_/N-2658?itemIdentifier=69341_0_0_
Our beloved HF has cheaper ones but, a few bucks more makes a huge difference

Bender


http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Tubing-bender/_/N-25fl?itemIdentifier=48587&_requestid=71330

I like the thumbwheel cutter because you can work in tight spaces


http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Santech-1-8-to-7-8-in-tubing-cutter/_/N-25j9?itemIdentifier=952213_0_0_

Here's the Tee I use...


http://www.mooreparts.com/2148-BRAKELINET/?gclid=CPSLi9H357oCFYJ9OgodJAIATg

Moore Parts has lots of VW parts at low prices. I use them a lot.


If I can help anyone with this stuff, just ask

[buglvw (Howard)]

Thanks Shawn  thumpup)-

[Baha (Shawn)]

Fo those who weren't there...

NiCopp line is not a new thing...It has been used by Volvo on their cars since the 1970's without a single failure due to the material

It is super easy to use, and bend. It is difficult to kink it while bending. It will NEVER rust or rot out

And the best part... It loves to be bubble flared!

Steel, rusts, kinks easily, is difficult to work with and extremely difficult at best to bubble flare.

I have used it to redo the lines on more than 10 beetles without a single issue

[VWPANZER1]

  Great job Shawn:

   This info is a great reference. I know I'll be using it on my two projects.

[matt]

Nice, great info to be remembered - Thanks

[vwnutt]

For those of you that are looking to save some money here is a kit similar to what Shawn uses
http://www.tooltopia.com/k-tool-international-70060.aspx

and here is the line a little cheaper than what the flaps charge.
http://www.tooltopia.com/surr-auto-parts-brez100-50.aspx

[Richard]

Shawn, I was kicking myself for missing your demonstration. Thanks for posting this information. Very helpful.

I got a good look at the brake lines back by the transaxle when I was removing the engine and to say they are rusty is an understatement!! They'll definitely be replaced with this stuff.

Thanks for sharing!

[Baha (Shawn)]

Shawn, I was kicking myself for missing your demonstration.

You're welcome to come by, any time,  for a run-through if you'ld like.

You can hold the camera & we'll put the video in this thread!

[Richard]

Thanks, a run-through would be very helpful. And the video is a great idea. I'm in.

Email sent.