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Flexible hydraulic brake line assembly for motor vehicle wheels

  • US 6,619,699 B2
  • Filed: 04/09/2001
  • Issued: 09/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A flexible hydraulic brake line assembly for use on a motor vehicle, comprising an elongated multi-layer high pressure flexible brake hose having a predetermined inner diameter and opposite end portions, an elongated bendable metal tube having a predetermined outer diameter greater than said inner diameter of said hose, said metal tube having an inwardly forged and reduced integral end portion having a diameter generally the same as said inner diameter of said hose, said end portion of said metal tube extending into said end portion of said hose, an annular metal collar having a tubular portion crimped radially inwardly against said end portion of said hose and positively compressing said end portion of said hose against said end portion of said tube, and said collar having an opposite end portion threadably connected to said metal tube to lock said collar to said tube.

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