[Fred Douglass]

I was bleeding my brakes and noticed some leakage. Seems three years on salty roads (yes, I drive in the winter---on the 'Cape it's usually over 45 degrees, so why not?) has worked its magic on already-old tubing. What are some good leads on stainless brake lines. Went into Fast Fords, etc. and got my head spinning. Anyone got good leads or ideas, I'd appreciate a shout.

Item two is simply based on curiosity. After reading some horror stories about old, hard-used Jag rears, I thought it might be wise to have some insight into normal checking and maintenance. Rather than emburden you guys with tons of writing, etc., I just may need an address or heads-up. One guy from N. H. told me to "definitely have the thing checked, spec(k)ed and cleaned up". His had a Contemporary which had the same rear end (XKE) as mine.He scribbled down a business address in TENNESSEE. The place specializes in rebuilding Jag rear-ends with Spicer(?) and Dana(?) centers. Any help on this will be amply rewarded (at the very least, I'll stay off your threads!) Ar-ar-ar-0000000(gle)!

Cheers