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McMurray76 08-09-2014 02:16 PM

Lines?
 
I need to replace every brake and fuel line on my 77 k25. Where do you guys suggest picking them up? S

Just call me Sean 08-09-2014 03:20 PM

Re: Lines?
 
I bend my own with parts store straight lines and couplings. Cheapest way to do it, just takes more time and effort.

cadillac_al 08-09-2014 04:51 PM

Re: Lines?
 
I just started using nickel/copper line. It's easier to flare and bend and is very corrosion resistant. I see on Amazon I can get a 25" roll for around $40. You have to do your own flaring to save money. If you don't flare your own it will cost at least 3 times as much.

Nin92 08-10-2014 12:47 AM

Re: Lines?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Just call me Sean (Post 6795084)
I bend my own with parts store straight lines and couplings. Cheapest way to do it, just takes more time and effort.

+1
Get a mini tubing bender and go at it.

Shugalou 08-11-2014 03:45 PM

Re: Lines?
 
Everything I've read about brake lines says don't use copper tubing.

McMurray76 08-11-2014 06:33 PM

Re: Lines?
 
Thanks for the info guys!

Just call me Sean 08-11-2014 07:00 PM

Re: Lines?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Shugalou (Post 6797765)
Everything I've read about brake lines says don't use copper tubing.

Correct, never use copper on vehicles as it fatigues easier from vibration.

cadillac_al 08-11-2014 07:43 PM

Re: Lines?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Just call me Sean (Post 6798022)
Correct, never use copper on vehicles as it fatigues easier from vibration.

Right, nickel copper is what comes on some high end European cars. It doesn't cost that much more than regular coated steel brake line.

Just call me Sean 08-11-2014 08:38 PM

Re: Lines?
 
Yep, nickel/copper is different than just plain copper.


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