Nyla-flo

[mr bill]

Thanks for all the ideas. I will start today. I have tried installing the lines several times, beginning with the version from the manual. Dave, if you could post a few pictures of how you did it.

[Dave F]

Just run your lines down the left longeron on top of the floor

[GaryNo]

If you are looking for SS brake lines ,check this link. http://bonacoinc.com/index.php

[DesertFox6]

As promised, mr bill, I measured my stainless steel brake lines today; they are (Metric users; please cover your eyes for a moment ) one-fourth inch outside diameter, one eighth inch inside diameter and SURPRISE!...I lied the other day. The SS line are Nyla-flo or a competitive brand inside; I confused what I had put on the Kitfox with what I had put on our "Hawgs."

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The red Duct Tape on the end of the braided line (top picture) is used when cutting lines to length. Wrapping them in tape and then making one swift cut with a hammer and chisel prevents fraying and subsequent bad language when adding the coupling hardware.

"E.T."

[HighWing]

I'l take a stab on the pictures. This is how mine are routed. The same with my first 9 year Kitfox. Similar, but likely not exactly what Dave had in mind.

[jrevens]

As promised, mr bill, I measured my stainless steel brake lines today; they are (Metric users; please cover your eyes for a moment ) one-fourth inch outside diameter, one eighth inch inside diameter and SURPRISE!...I lied the other day. The SS line are Nyla-flo or a competitive brand inside; ....

"E.T."

I suspect that what you have is a Teflon inner liner/tube with the s.s. outer braided cover. It's very common with the race car guys, & more and more with aircraft - unlimited life & immune to just about everything. Great for fuel & brake lines. Generally, the smaller the diameter the better for brakes to avoid any slight expansion & a "mushy" feel. Good stuff... made by Aeroquip, Earl's, etc.
I used it a lot on my Thorp.

[DesertFox6]

Right on target John; a receipt check showed my lines are Earl's products, same as my oil cooler.

"E.T."