Where to start, Brake lines (1 Viewer)

[Krondor]

Hey Y'all,

I am currently trying to figure out my brake line situation on my '66 Resto-mod. I am swapping to a dual circuit brake cylinder with a brake booster most likely from an FJ80.

The previous owner installed disc brakes from who knows what. I may look at swapping the calipers and rotors to something else... The previous owner was also gracious enough to lose all of the previous brake lines. I was planning on bending my own but without a basis, I am not sure how to accomplish that. There for, I am looking at purchasing a complete stainless brake line set and going to 10mm for everything.

I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on which kit to purchase? Should I go with a kit that fits the '66 or go with a later model and try to alter any of the lines that don't quite line up?

Cheers!
Krondor.

 

[NCFJ]

There is another option, make the lines yourself. It is not really difficult with the proper tools.

This is a great flaring tool from Eastwood and a couple others as well

A couple of bending tools, deburring tool and tube cutter and you are golden. Use wire hangers to get your forms and go for it!

Stan

 

[Tancruiser]

Buy a roll of brake line a cheap bending tool and a quality flaring tool (not HB) get some 10mm fitings and go for it.

 

[jgeoffr]

No reason to go stainless. Go NI-cop (nickel copper) instead. Much easier to bend and flare and won’t rust.

-Geoff