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aany001
08-28-2012, 08:13 PM
Where can I find a roll of 3/16 and 1/4 stainless brake line and fittings? what is everyone using for brake lines? Thanks guys:cheers:

camcojb
08-28-2012, 08:26 PM
Stainless line usually comes in straight lengths. It's tough to bend, if it was in a roll it'd be near impossible to get straight again.

I've always bought mine locally at the places I get my AN fittings. Inline Tubes sells it also, but not sure what shipping does; it would definitely limit the length.

aany001
08-28-2012, 08:52 PM
so what should I use? use standard line then paint them somehow? I never worked with stainless before.

snappytravis
08-28-2012, 09:10 PM
so what should I use? use standard line then paint them somehow? I never worked with stainless before.

someone said copper nickel I think is easier to work with,

waynieZ
08-28-2012, 10:08 PM
someone said copper nickel I think is easier to work with,

Definitely easier to work with and its supposed to be pretty corrosion proof.

Sieg
08-28-2012, 10:46 PM
I used copper-nickel and lightly buffed it with 000 steel wool. 25' Coil lengths and very easy to work with.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Camaro/i-72BKj6W/0/XL/IMG3690-XL.jpg

You can also buy stainless tubing from Summit in coil lengths. You'll probably want/need a tubing straightener with the stainless.

Chevy Kid
08-29-2012, 01:07 AM
You can buy stainless tube and fittings from Eastwood also...

DEIGuy38
08-29-2012, 09:19 PM
check these guys out and read the tech clip at the bottom of the page. specifically the one about flaring stainless tubing.

http://www.inlinetube.com/