Brake Lines as Transmission Lines

[ClassicRedneck05]

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?

[neonlarry]

Brake lines are usually a lot smaller in diameter.

[ClassicRedneck05]

Originally Posted by neonlarry

Brake lines are usually a lot smaller in diameter.

thats what i thought

[454_72_4X4]

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.

[ClassicRedneck05]

Originally Posted by 454_72_4X4

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.

any idea on how much it sells for? i need to replace my tranny lines and im lookin to go the cheapest way i priced tranny lies and they were expensive

[kevenj]

Originally Posted by ClassicRedneck05

thats what i thought

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".