brake line

I bought some 1/4" ss coil tubing for another project, but it's not going to work for it. Can I use it for my brake lines or is it to big? Should I get 3/16", or is there a better size?

 

I just used 1/4 for my 40-48 ford brakes. I believe that is the size used on 40-48 fords new.

 

won't matter which size. how are you going to flare it?

 

I am not sure how to flare it, I ***umed it would be the same as any other flare, except with different angle for ss lines.

 

i was never able to double flare ss line, it always split.

 

I have seen some info on them and ss has a different flare so they don't split, if i read them corectly. I am also using 304 aneled ss.

 

single flare with 37* AN fittings...they sell tube nuts and sleeves, so only a single flare is necessary. check out Jegs.com, i have found they have a fantastic selection of fittings. I believe 1/4" takes -4an fittings.

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/100396/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/100386/10002/-1