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I broke the metal break line where it goes in through the frame rail on the front passenger side and was wondering if i could just hook up a flexible break line there and run it under the frame rail right to the wheel cylinder, so that i dont have to replace the whole line back to the T. would i be able to just go out and buy some flexible line and fasteners (like on radiator hoses) and use that to attach the end on the flexible hose to the broken metal break line?

Its for a 1964 4x4,body is a 1953 so ive got plenty of room both between the body and frame rail and suspension and frame rail

In my personal experience...I think that you have too much pressure in the break line to just run some kind of fastner. I think that you're going to have to have threaded fastners. The line that your talking about runs down the frame and connects to the rubber line that goes to the "t"? That piece of line should only cost about $5-$10 tops. Just replaced all of my brake lines. The only line that costs anything considerable is the rubber intermediate line, and thats only like $35. I wouldn't cut any corners on costs or parts for brake lines.

You really need to repair it correctly, brakes are not an area to cut corners on repairs. Replacing the steel line to the T shouldn't be too difficult or expensive to do. Using a hose and clamps, which would not really save much money, will not hold up to the pressures created when the brakes are applied. It would be a guaranteed failure.

Clamps won't hold the pressure. First time you really need the brakes and stomp on them - like when some idot pulls out in front of you, the lines will pop apart and you'll have no brakes. Spend the couple extra bucks and replace the line. Most parts store carry the new Poly Armour lines that you don't need a bending tool for. They will bend almost 180 degrees without kinking. Also for less than $15 get a set of flare nut wrenches. This will keep you from rounding the flare nuts on the old line when removing them and let you really tighten up the fittings on the new line.