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1/4 or 3/16 pipe ?
Tris - 4/3/10 at 08:45 PM

Hi All,
I am just at the point of putting together my "braking shopping list" for my Spire GTR.

Is there any benefit in going for 1/4 copper/nickel pipe over 3/16 ?

Cheers
Tris


Mal - 4/3/10 at 09:11 PM

3/16" diameter is the standard size for car brake systems, I do not think there is any advantage in changing it.
Hyraulic clutches on some cars use a larger diameter tubing.


skinned knuckles - 4/3/10 at 11:37 PM

stick to 3/16, going up to 1/4 just means you will need 33% more fluid in the pipes


Alan B - 5/3/10 at 01:12 AM

actually 77% more....I think