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Lines?
I need to replace every brake and fuel line on my 77 k25. Where do you guys suggest picking them up? S
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Re: Lines?
I bend my own with parts store straight lines and couplings. Cheapest way to do it, just takes more time and effort.
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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.
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Get a mini tubing bender and go at it.
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Re: Lines?
Everything I've read about brake lines says don't use copper tubing.
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Re: Lines?
Thanks for the info guys!
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Re: Lines?
Correct, never use copper on vehicles as it fatigues easier from vibration.
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Re: Lines?
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.
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Re: Lines?
Yep, nickel/copper is different than just plain copper.
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