Where do you pick up straight lengths of brake pipe? It would seem logical that it would be easier to produce nice straight pieces than trying to straighten coils of the stuff. Also, I am running 46-48 brakes up front and early Bronco in the rear with a 69 Chevrolet MC. Are there pros and cons for 3/16 over 1/4?
Your local auto supply. Either one as the pressure will not know the difference. Adapters at the mc. Also you'll have to use adapters on the rear. 1/4 down to 3/16.
auto parts store will have different lengths of brake line. I pick up xtras and return what i don't use. No difference in performance of brakes with the 3/16" vs. 1/4"
I usually keep the extra, also get some extra fittings. You never know when you will need some when the parts house is closed. I live in the rust belt and you never know when a friend will knock on the door with no brakes.
If you're talking straight tube with the ends flared and fittings already on it, then most good auto parts stores carry a variety. If you want straight tubing, and plan on bending it, and flaring it, then they don't carry straight tube, but I've had good luck straightening the rolls with a homemade jig. I use a couple pieces of 2x2 wood blocks, and clamp them together. Then drill a hole between them where they meet. I put the coil of brake of fuel line in the hole, and then clamp them together and put them in my vise. Simply clamp a pair of vise grip pliers on the end of the tube and pull it through. It straightens out nicely. If it pulls har, just spray some WD40 or lube on the tubing and it will slip through. I pull out enough for the length I need, then cut it off and leave an end in the clamp. Just keep pulling out pieces as I need more.
i have noticed that auto parts stores are now keeping brake and fuel lines in the back room. they are doing this with bulk hoes as well.
My local Napa has a very good supply of steel brake and fuel lines. Different lengths and diameters. I buy it longer than what I need and cut to the length, and re- flare the cut end. Need a good double flaring tool. I have one by KD that works well.
I went in to my local O Reillys looking for some fuel hose. They didn't know what I was talking about, so they let me go in the back room and find it myself. I like NAPA.
Thanks guys, ran to the local store and found they had 1/4" in 60 inch lengths but only had 1 in stock. Should be stocked in the next day or so. Need to find frame clips next...
I was confused with the term brake pipe,now I know you were referring to brake lines,,you can get the brake line clamps at the same place you buy the brake lines. HRP
I straighten first by hand like they say to ( by rolling it out ) and do it the same way with the wooden die , but bees wax on the die works better as you do not have to re apply it but only once every 50 'of tubing ,and on stainless it will help start polishing it .
Yes. You don't need need all the stupid adapters. At least at the wheel cylinders. If your going to buy line get the 1/4". I did my 40 juice brakes in 1/4".
it's just a typo, but I had to laugh. I bought my brake like from Autozone. They should stock 3/16" and 1/4" in 12" increments from 8" to 60" long, with fittings. Just make sure you haven't mixed and matched metric and standard fittings, since they are right next to eachother.
How about "hose pipe" for a garden hose? You're in the South, ever heard that? Had a lady stop by a well house and ask if they let the water run a long time will it burn out their pump? My co-worker informed her that she's on the grid and has no pump at her house, said the company would actually love it if she "ran her hose pipe all night long". Got a kick out of that.
also sometimes referred to as cushion clamps. http://www.google.com/search?q=cush...-US&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1
Mashed,..... I sure have heard that ! I lived in S.C. for 8 years.... Wish i was back there now ! 4TTRUK
Harbor Freight has a ***ortment pack. http://www.harborfreight.com/18-piece-rubber-insulated-clamp-***ortment-67657.html
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