Bill,
A solution can be the usage of "Teflon" brake lines.
Although not original they're very flexible.
Cheers,
Hans
'71MGBGT in the carpet puzzle mood
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Eastman [SMTP:william.eastman@medtronic.com]
> Sent: Friday, November 13, 1998 15:38
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Bending brake lines
>
> In the past I have bent brake lines around a 2 inch or so diameter piece
> of
> steel held in a vice. I never kinked anything but everyone is different.
> Although I used solid steel, I expect that a piece of wood or exhaust
> tubing would be just as effective. It takes some practice to get the
> bends
> exactly where you want them.
>
> A word of caution- you should not bend a brake line twice. If the bend is
> wrong, throw it away and start over. Bending the tubing work hardens it.
> Bending it twice can make it brittle and more prone to failure. Now I
> don't know anyone who has experienced failure due to bending a brake line
> twice in the same spot but then again I do remember some of what I was
> taught about metallurgy and I believe this to be sound advice.
>
> Usual disclaimers apply.
>
> Regards,
> Bill Eastman
> 61 MGA fast asleep for the winter
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