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    Are 45 degree double flare connections required by DOT for hydraulic brakes?

    I've built several street rods, but this one is ground up. Started with 2 straight 1939 Chevy frame rails and built from there. We (Florida) don't have state inspection so no problem there. I agree, if you build it strong enough to surpass existing regs, that should be sufficient.
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    Are 45 degree double flare connections required by DOT for hydraulic brakes?

    Thanks for the reply and links. I did drill down into the links and found this: "2. Brakes Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) § 571.106 Brake Hoses FMVSS 106 specifies labeling and performance requirements for motor vehicle brake hose, brake hose assemblies, and brake hose...
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    Are 45 degree double flare connections required by DOT for hydraulic brakes?

    This may not be the proper place to ask this so forgive me if wrong. Can someone direct me to the Federal Reg that "specifically" dictates that hydraulic braking systems MUST have 45 deg. "double" flare connections? I'm involved in a protracted forum thread regarding 45 deg double flare on...
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