I've encountered several splice repairs made with a Dorman brand compression fitting on automotive steel brake line. I was trained this was not an acceptable or legal method of repair. I've found the DOT regulation regarding splicing of tubing which states all fittings must meet SAE Standard J512. This I can not find. Anyone familiar with the SAE Standard and whether it allows for the use of compression fittings as opposed to double flared fittings?
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17 years ago