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01-17-2007, 03:38 PM | #1 |
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Brake Lines as Transmission Lines
had a friend tell me that i could use brake lines from my local auto parts store to make my own transmission lines said they were the same can anyone confirm this?
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01-17-2007, 03:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: Brake Lines as Transmission Lines
Brake lines are usually a lot smaller in diameter.
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Re: Brake Lines as Transmission Lines
I assume your friend was talking about the steel tubing that parts stores sell in different lengths and sizes.
If that's what he was refering to then, yes you can use it for transmission line. Most auto trans use 5/16 lines. I use it alot for trans lines, brake line, and fuel lines.
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01-17-2007, 04:23 PM | #6 |
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Re: Brake Lines as Transmission Lines
5/16" steel brake lines are what you need. same thread as the tranny cooler fitting on the transmission or radiator.
you can get them at Napa, here are part numbrs: 20" long 813-1231 30" long 813-1232 40" long 813-1233 51" long 813-1234 60" long 813-1235 If you need a coupler to put 2 lines together the part number is 302x5 You can bend them by hand unless it's a really tight bend, if so you can get a hand held bender at Napa also, part number 775-9001 (taiwan made) or #2517 (US made) - - works best if you clamp the handle of the bender in a vise even though they are "hand held". Last edited by kevenj; 01-17-2007 at 04:55 PM. |
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