Re: Should I replace steel brake/gas lines?
Posted by Gene On 2012/7/4 22:34:37
I guess the jury is in as I thought it would be. I'll start replacing them this week with the Cupro-nickel tubing. Anything to make it easier fora first-timer is good with me. 
I'll check with Advanced Auto and NAPA to see if they carry that type of line. If I'm not mistaken the brake lines are 1/4" and the gas lines are 5/16" so I'll get about 20' of each for the job. I don't mind flaring but it has been 30 years since I've done it. I do remember that I used a single flare and I noticed that many of today's tools are double-flared.
I do want to make one continuous line, as per original, so I'll remove the old and copy it bend for bend and snap the new back into place.
On another note, the plumbing is FINISHED in the house. I took a shower in the new master bath. Mama is happy with it and I'll have more time now to work on the cars.
Thanks again everyone!
Gene
I'll check with Advanced Auto and NAPA to see if they carry that type of line. If I'm not mistaken the brake lines are 1/4" and the gas lines are 5/16" so I'll get about 20' of each for the job. I don't mind flaring but it has been 30 years since I've done it. I do remember that I used a single flare and I noticed that many of today's tools are double-flared.
I do want to make one continuous line, as per original, so I'll remove the old and copy it bend for bend and snap the new back into place.
On another note, the plumbing is FINISHED in the house. I took a shower in the new master bath. Mama is happy with it and I'll have more time now to work on the cars.
Thanks again everyone!
Gene
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