Heat & Shape Shimano Hyd. Hose?
11-22-20, 08:18 PM
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Heat & Shape Shimano Hyd. Hose?
Is it possible?
To get better routing of my brake lines can it be heated to soften, then shape and cool?
To get better routing of my brake lines can it be heated to soften, then shape and cool?
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11-22-20, 08:28 PM
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Being brake lines I would be wary of doing anything which might weaken them, but using a spring tubing bender might help keep it from collapsing: https://www.amazon.com/Wostore-Sprin.../dp/B07W5MTTND Filling the tubing with fine sand is another method, but getting all of the sand out could be problematic.
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The line is a plastic material of some sort. It can be carefully bent without collapse but returns to the original form.
I may acquire some new line and test it first.
Thanks!
I may acquire some new line and test it first.
Thanks!
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11-22-20, 10:00 PM
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Keep in mind it is essence a pipe, so if you put a sharp bend in it, however perfect, it will disrupt hydrodynamic flow and thus braking power.
