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10-11-2007 04:41 PM #2
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Denny,
I respectfully disagree. I can't see any reason why 3/16 tube would decrease the pressure. The only effect it could have is a little more friction. Fluid velocity would change (increase) in smaller tubing, but the pressure won't change.
Hal,
In my experience, using 3/16" line will not cause a problem or decrease your braking power in any way. I have used it on every street rod / muscle car / custom I've ever built. Even used it on a 170 mph super comp drag car.
The main factors in brake systems are the master cylinder size, the wheel/caliper cylinder size and the brake pedal ratio. Line size could hurt if you went very, very small, but as long as you stick with 3/16", you're fine.Last edited by Henry Rifle; 10-11-2007 at 04:44 PM.
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