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Best way to cut braded steel 5mm metric brake lines
I am working on a Team Dynamic WT9 installing an all new brake system. They sent steel braded lines that are plastic jacketed. I am trying to cut them with a dremel and a fine wheel. I am getting a few stray wires and the plastic jacket expands from the heat of cutting.
I have tried using dyke cutters and I still get a few stray wires. One is to many to be able to slide the ferrel on. I have tried taping the end before cutting. Still had stray ends. I know this can be done. Tell me you success story!
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Cutting braided steel lines
Perhaps a pair of cutters for cutting wire rope might do a better job. Those are the ones with opposing curved jaws. Do not know if it will work , but just a thought. Also can you wrap one thin layer of tap around the hose and slide the ferrule over that and back out of the way and then cut the hose and sliide the ferrule forward ?????. Just thinking out loud. Good luck and pleas post what worked.