Trex72 Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 looking for a rear brake line for a 1971 510 i need the long one that goes from the motor compartment to the rear end any help on finding it is greatly appreciated . Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I just made a new one for my car recently. It was pretty easy and only cost about $12. I removed the old one, and used it as a pattern for the bends on the new one. Then just flared the ends and it was good to go. Quote Link to comment
Trex72 Posted May 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I just made a new one for my car recently. It was pretty easy and only cost about $12. I removed the old one, and used it as a pattern for the bends on the new one. Then just flared the ends and it was good to go. where did you get the tubing ? Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 where did you get the tubing ? Most auto parts stores carry it, so you may check your stores locally. Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 To get a piece long enough, you usually have to go to a place that builds/sells hydraulic hoses/fittings. (that's where I got mine.). It helps if you take part of the original one with you, so they can match it up to the right size and threads for the ends too. If you don't have the tool or know how to make the flairs, you can buy the tube, take it home and bend it, then bring it back to them and they will put the ends on it for you. Or you can just remove the old one and take it to them and they can even bend it to match the original. It all depends on your tool and skill level. Quote Link to comment
Trex72 Posted May 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 TY will try this . Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 On my last dime I used 1/4" Stainless tubing, double flared, forgot the fitting size but they were a pain to locate. Quote Link to comment
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