Sorry grigg

i'm not restoring a rig that has 1/2'' or 3/8'' in SS brake lines
and yes you would need a bender for those applications. I'm just a little truck guy here.
and as you said . . . . . .

Grigg
'' I second the copper nickel line advice.

Several years ago I did all stainless lines on a truck and while it can be done, and when done it is nice, it is a whole lot of work to do and do right. The stainless is so stiff and hard to flare. It can be extremely hard to flare, and often impossible with a cheap flaring tool.

Most recently I have been using copper nickel line for brake and fuel lines and it is a pleasure to work with, and just as good or better as far as corrosion resistance in comparison to stainless. ''

once my truck was done i drove it, it's been this was for 7yrs now and she gets lots of lookers. she works just fine. Deve has a 50 3100 rig

thanks for your input and contributions. it's folks like you who have the experience that allows us one or two truck owners more sage advice on our restorations. wink & thanks for the compliment wink

Last edited by carolines truck; 11/16/2013 5:38 PM.
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