Brake lines

[CUSTOM/10]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

I agree with oldschool. I used the newer NICOPP brake lines (nickel+Copper+Iron) on one of my projects. Really easy to bend and they will not rust. CNC 325 is 3/16" and CNC 425 is 1/4". I bought mine from this guy:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/swalsh72/m.h...p2047675.l2562

Best price I could find at the time. You can actually coil it around a 1" wooden dowel by hand without kinking it. It also flares easy with a regular double flaring tool and there are coated flare nuts available. Some of the auto parts stores carry it but it is quite a bit more $.

LockDoc

Now you tell us about the NICOPP brake line, right after I finished bending all my own lines in Stainless Steel..... Geeeez..... "LOL"

The SS is tough to bend and flare & is unforgiving if you make a mistake !
Sounds like the NICOPP is nice stuff to work with.

Gary

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Now you tell us about the NICOPP brake line, right after I finished bending all my own lines in Stainless Steel..... Geeeez..... "LOL"

The SS is tough to bend and flare & is unforgiving if you make a mistake !
Sounds like the NICOPP is nice stuff to work with.

Gary

Yeah, I just watched your build and waited until you finished your lines to post about it....... As tough as the regular lines can be I can't imagine the stainless ones. If a guy is using stainless because of rust issues the NICOPP would be the best of both worlds, won't rust and easy to bend.

LockDoc

[CUSTOM/10]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Yeah, I just watched your build and waited until you finished your lines to post about it....... As tough as the regular lines can be I can't imagine the stainless ones. If a guy is using stainless because of rust issues the NICOPP would be the best of both worlds, won't rust and easy to bend.

LockDoc

I knew it !!!! "LOL"

I believe stainless is steel with nickel, so the copper must help with making it a bit softer and easier to work with. I used SS for it's looks and it's corrosion resistance. Next time around ( If there is one ) I'll use SS fittings & the NICOPP tubing ! But at this point I doubt there will be a next time .... I'm most likely going to enjoy the one I'm doing now for as long as I can !

Gary