Thread: 47-55.1 Brake lines
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Old 04-16-2018, 01:46 PM   #6
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Re: Brake lines

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Originally Posted by Matt_50 View Post
2nd option, local auto place said they have pre fitted lines of various sizes I need to bend myself. Starts to add up but seems ok for a one off project.
if your going to use steel lines i'd go this route, wouldn't need to flare anything
straight lines lay flat on the frame vs coiled tubing that looks like granny's saggy you-know-what's
you can get 6'' to 72'' premade lines at the local parts store
buy 2x more than you need and return what you don't use

imo... more important is the bender you use
line specific benders get close and make tight radius that look good
3/16'' bender with 7/16'' radius and approx 7/8'' to fittings
very important for working around the mc, valving and brakes



universal benders can't get close to fittings and make large radius bends
this style has 15/16'' radius and approx 2'' to fittings

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