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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: braided hose
« on: April 16, 2024, 09:45:54 AM »If you're buying PTFE braided hose and fittings, make sure to get fittings rated for hydraulic pressure and have a reputable shop crimp/swage them on properly. You would be surprised how many fittings are sold without the pressure rating specs being advertised or considered. Always assume it is low pressure class unless otherwise specified.
Buy the same brand line/hose and fitting
ptfe fittings do not need a crimp connection you can get crimp fittings but most use a collar that goes over the inner liner under the braid.
Also added bonus to ptfe hose is it is much smaller OD then rubber. The -6 line I use for my power steering has an OD of only 0.429" it may look odd if you only do the one line