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135sohc
07-27-2012, 02:41 PM
Pressure line from the transmission to the oil cooler.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh98/135SoHc/th_Picture111.jpg (http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh98/135SoHc/?action=view&current=Picture111.jpg)

Double flared ends
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D-side front brake line for a non ABS TM.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh98/135SoHc/th_Picture113.jpg (http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh98/135SoHc/?action=view&current=Picture113.jpg)

I have started on a few other brake lines as well. I like stainless pre-made tubing but there are times where $ and the shipping would negate any advantages to using it. The pre-made brake lines from the parts store are usually just too long or short. 25ft coils are cheaper in the long run per foot if your replacing alot of line and you can get the exact length needed.

Besides the flaring tool http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html (its also on ebay for $200 and free shipping) being the most expensive investment the rest of the stuff I used was just regular harbor freight tools.

http://www.harborfreight.com/tubing-bender-3755.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/tubing-bender-3755.html)

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-8-eighth-inch-to-1-4-quarter-inch-tube-bender-94571.html

Besides the tubing having some ripples from being uncoiled and not having a tubing straightener to get it arrow-straight I thought in particular the cooler line came out as good as the original if not better. I have seen some real hack jobs on cars at the junkyard (probably contributed to why they were there) and you just dont need to do that, its not rocket science to bend up and make some replacement lines that can both look good and be safe/functional.

PunKid
07-28-2012, 09:33 AM
Yup, I have done every line in my car. Both front to back brake lines, and all the one in the rear. I also did Both front brake lines and all four flex hoses.

I also replaced the feed and return fuel lines with 3/8s. I spent enough time to make them look good but my problem was when two lines had to run in parallel it was impossible to get the bends in the exact same location to make the look good.

But I agree just get a spool and spend some time.