3D Print Brake Line Plug

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danmartinic
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Hey Tom.. imagine someone opens a brake line and has to leave it open for a while.. maybe they need to take the caliper somewhere.. or whatever.. now the line is drip drip dripping all day long.

How about a little plug to stop the drip?

C'mon.. we've all faced this with one car or another. I stuck a pencil in there once. That did not end well :shh:

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I'm sure I could print some plug in TPU (rubbery plastic), but a good set of silicon plugs might do the trick if I'm following your idea....

https://www.amazon.com/High-Temp-Silico ... 2910&psc=1

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Just ordered a set from amazon.ca ...thanks!

These.. combined with a bag full of assorted plastic plugs from a generous member years ago and I am one step closer to complete 951 hole plugging coverage :D

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danmartinic wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:35 pm Just ordered a set from amazon.ca ...thanks!

These.. combined with a bag full of assorted plastic plugs from a generous member years ago and I am one step closer to complete 951 hole plugging coverage :D
Did you ever see this video I made... :lol:

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Oh yes I remember those intake covers.. excellent! Video is a nice touch :)

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I just used some rubber vacuum caps. They're easy to find at your local auto parts store.
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I've used golf tees before. Not ideal but they work.

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I’ve used rubber plugs or if there’s a rubber line at the wheel a plastic clamp or these will also work. https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-22850-Hose ... dd69ff9284
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