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IH8MUDRs,
I have a 1972 FJ40, and I want to replace the brake lines. Does anyone know metal was used for the oem lines?
Also, has anyone had their original lines re-plated with zinc?
Thanks
Unfortunately rainman posted on his site 4 days ago that he has closed the shop for an indefinite period of time. Hopefully he gets things in order and is able to get back to this. I was just about to order some from him........
Unfortunately rainman posted on his site 4 days ago that he has closed the shop for an indefinite period of time. Hopefully he gets things in order and is able to get back to this. I was just about to order some from him........
I replaced all of my lines by building new ones from nickel-copper alloy (AKA cunifer). It's more expensive but easy to bend and should never rust.
Yep, not only easier to bend but also quite a bit easier to take a good flaring.
It's available in Amazon at pretty good pricing if you buy a 25ft roll or more and you'll appreciate it right away if you've ever fought flaring steel lines, having to do two or three attempts using good tools before getting one that you both like and won't leak.
The nickel-copper line also has a nice color to it, for whatever that's worth to you.