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     1. 06:46 AM - Re: Split brake line  (FLYaDIVE@aol.com)
 
 
 
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Time: 06:46:33 AM PST US
From: FLYaDIVE@aol.com
Subject: Re: TeamGrumman-List: Split brake line

--> TeamGrumman-List message posted by: FLYaDIVE@aol.com

In a message dated 5/21/06 1:49:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
TeamGrumman@aol.com writes:

> > Where did the pin holes come from if it was from corrosion?
>  > Cliff
>  > 
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>  the brake line didn't show any signs of corrosion
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No corrosion from the outside.  But with a bit of moisture in the brake lines 
you can have corrosion forming on the inside.  

I'm guessing here ... Since planes sit for a very long time between uses.
And water is heavier than oil ... Or brake fluid.
I'm guessing the pin holes are in one of two places:
1 - Along the BOTTOM of the brake lines, [water settling along the bottom] or
2 - Along the seam of the brake line, if the tubing was ROLLED as opposed to 
EXTRUDED.  Rolled tubing has to be welded, when you weld you chance the 
chemical make up at the location of the weld.  This is true no matter how much
you 
try to use proper weld materials or atmosphere.


Barry
"Chop'd Liver"