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chevyman 68 C/10 · 04-09-2002, 08:54 PM

Has anyone bought a roll of stainless brake line and made up thier hard lines themselves? I have a very good bender but Iv'e been told I can not use just any flairing tool becouse of spliting problems. If so what tool and how much?

Duallie · 04-10-2002, 01:29 AM

I made the majority of my air/ATF/brake/fuel lines out of stainless steel tubing. When I didn't have a long enough piece of scrap, I bought compression fittings made by Parker and Swagelok and Weatherhead to connect the pieces. In the few places I needed inverted flares, I used unions to hook SS to pre-flared steel lines; otherwise hoseclamps were sufficient for the low pressures.
Even with all of the industry around here, 1/2" SS tube was $2.50/ft and a typical union was at least $20. But I run this stuff every day at work, and peace of mind is invaluable.
Did you know it takes upwards of 35,000 psi to rupture 3/8" .035 wall SS tube?

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Just as if I knew what I was doin'

Yellow Cheyenne · 04-10-2002, 08:54 AM

Just so that everyone understands correctly, do not use hose clamps on brake lines.

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'72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72)
'70 Olds 442 convertible
'70 Olds Rallye 350
'72 Olds Cutlass convertible

04-09-2002, 08:54 PM	#1
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	stainless steel brake lines Has anyone bought a roll of stainless brake line and made up thier hard lines themselves? I have a very good bender but Iv'e been told I can not use just any flairing tool becouse of spliting problems. If so what tool and how much? __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

04-10-2002, 01:29 AM	#2
Duallie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nikiski, Alaska Posts: 477	I made the majority of my air/ATF/brake/fuel lines out of stainless steel tubing. When I didn't have a long enough piece of scrap, I bought compression fittings made by Parker and Swagelok and Weatherhead to connect the pieces. In the few places I needed inverted flares, I used unions to hook SS to pre-flared steel lines; otherwise hoseclamps were sufficient for the low pressures. Even with all of the industry around here, 1/2" SS tube was $2.50/ft and a typical union was at least $20. But I run this stuff every day at work, and peace of mind is invaluable. Did you know it takes upwards of 35,000 psi to rupture 3/8" .035 wall SS tube? ------------------ Just as if I knew what I was doin' __________________ Just as if I knew what I was doin'

04-10-2002, 08:54 AM	#3
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	Just so that everyone understands correctly, do not use hose clamps on brake lines. ------------------ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350 '72 Olds Cutlass convertible __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

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