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Re: Why is brake tubing made out of steel
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 11/14/2003 4 Replies

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Simon:

You are correct. Some of the other guys are from a different planet!

Cyclic loading of copper due to vibration induced flexing causes it to slowly work harden and CRACK. That is why only mi... Login to read more.

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