Bending brake lines isn't so bad, it just takes a little practice. It
doesn't have to be exactly like the original to fit, you just have to
make sure you have clearance once it's installed (no moving parts or
vibrations nearby that would wear a hole in the line).
I picked up a neat tip on one of the car shows on TV. When you need to
make a sharp bend near one of the fittings (e.g. the rear brake line on
the axle), grind a piece of round stock or a long bolt into a taper that
fits into the end of the line. This will give your tubing bender
something to grab on to make the bend.
Spraying some brake cleaner in your old tubing and watching what comes
out should give you an idea of how good they are. However, check the
condition carefully. I found some questionable areas on mine and
replaced several lines. I'd say I used half old and replaced half with
new line.
On Wed, 04 Sep 2002 16:28:11 +0000 "Allen Blackmon"
<orangedawg@hotmail.com> writes:
To List,
I have new straight brake line ready to bend into the desired shapes.
Okay, how in the world do you bend these things? I think I've purchased
every tubing bender out there and can't seem to get my brake lines to
conform to anything close to what they are supposed to be. Some of the
curves are too close to each other to utilize the tubing bender.
On a related note, should I re-use my old brake lines?
Allen
1970 2000
rebuilt head is done, now awaiting other engine work
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