rasnodgrass Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I am currently restoring a 1962 B61T. Currently the air brake tubing is copper. What is the preferred/required replacement tubing to be used? I will be using the truck for show and recreational use. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72854-air-brake-system-tubing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 don't replace if the copper pipe is all OK ...probly gone hard n brittle Remove copper pipe with out destroying the shape and anneal the pipe to make it soft again refit pipe and the jpbs done with out buyin all new fittings to suit plastic/nylon pipe sheite WotSezU? cya 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72854-air-brake-system-tubing/#findComment-531352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Personally, I like the DOT air line tubing. Very easy to work with. Parker makes a full line of tubing and fittings. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72854-air-brake-system-tubing/#findComment-531483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Parker sells fittings for old style cooper tubes too. And new tubes could be purchased in a home store. General use is air conditioning I belive. Those you my use in a truck sell in a coil. Straight portions are hard and don't allow to be bent the way you need. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72854-air-brake-system-tubing/#findComment-531566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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