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Kingtal0n · 04-22-2017, 09:37 PM

Alright I think I will use the "Easy" stuff, however I notice:

easy to bend brake line in copper is more expensive:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Copper-Nicke...ZWdYDt&vxp=mtr

Than the "Steel/zinc" line:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Zinc-Ste...tW6uXp&vxp=mtr

I thought steel > copper in brake line application? Any comments here? There must be a reason why the copper/nickel is more expensive. I am thinking of using it (copper/nickel).

Easy to bend fuel line, "AGS":
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AGS-PAC-625-...VYBS73&vxp=mtr

Then, rent the autozone flare tool (should be easy to use on those "easy" lines) And use it to make the "bubble flare" for the rubber (using braided stainless if possible, with a clamp, is track legal or at least used to be. I am only using 60psi max fuel pressure). And the "double flare" for the OEM brake line replacement (oh I see now, it is inverted flare, they dont rent that tool... hmm)

Any issues with these ideas? I don't want to buy a 'bubble flare tool' specifically for making 4 flares on the ends of 2 fuel lines, so I hope the "double flare" tool idea will work (searches reveal it should).

Only thing I haven't the slightest clue yet is how I am going to secure it to the chassis. So far nothing I read shows how people are bolting these lines down, vibration resistant to the car. I need to hold the separate and tightly. The factory has little evenly spaced plastic brackets held on by steel clamps to bolt holes in the car. I kind of want something like that.

04-22-2017, 09:37 PM	#6
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 41 Posts: 4,829 Trader Rating: (17)	Alright I think I will use the "Easy" stuff, however I notice: easy to bend brake line in copper is more expensive: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Copper-Nicke...ZWdYDt&vxp=mtr Than the "Steel/zinc" line: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Zinc-Ste...tW6uXp&vxp=mtr I thought steel > copper in brake line application? Any comments here? There must be a reason why the copper/nickel is more expensive. I am thinking of using it (copper/nickel). Easy to bend fuel line, "AGS": http://www.ebay.com/itm/AGS-PAC-625-...VYBS73&vxp=mtr Then, rent the autozone flare tool (should be easy to use on those "easy" lines) And use it to make the "bubble flare" for the rubber (using braided stainless if possible, with a clamp, is track legal or at least used to be. I am only using 60psi max fuel pressure). And the "double flare" for the OEM brake line replacement (oh I see now, it is inverted flare, they dont rent that tool... hmm) Any issues with these ideas? I don't want to buy a 'bubble flare tool' specifically for making 4 flares on the ends of 2 fuel lines, so I hope the "double flare" tool idea will work (searches reveal it should). Only thing I haven't the slightest clue yet is how I am going to secure it to the chassis. So far nothing I read shows how people are bolting these lines down, vibration resistant to the car. I need to hold the separate and tightly. The factory has little evenly spaced plastic brackets held on by steel clamps to bolt holes in the car. I kind of want something like that.