Brake lines
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From: Winnsboro, TX
Brake lines
I am redoing the brakes on my 1969 F-100 and find that I need to fabricate some new lines. Does anyone know of a method or tool that facilitates bending of the steel brake lines. I would like to form the coils in the line going from the master cylinder to the pressure distribution valve. I have various bending tools for copper lines but find that these do not work very well for the steel lines.
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Joined: Oct 2002
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From: The Big, Oregon
A good trick for improving brake response and feel is to use adaptors and make those lines 1/4". The more fluid volume, the better the brake feel. Home depot has a tube bender, so does Napa. I usually do the bends by hand, if you work it slowly a little at a time, you won't kink it.
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: "Islander"
benders
Ridgid Tools make high quality hand benders that can bend steel or stainless tube. Not cheap between $64 and $72 each but a quality tool that will last a lifetime. With professional results, comments from others, you'll be glad you purchased them in 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8".
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