Brake line vendors

[Captainkirk]

I was considering replacing all the brake lines on my '72 Duster during the restoration, as pre-bent and fitted lines were available from Classic Industries. Now people are saying to avoid them like the plague. Anyone have another source they've used, and what did you think of them? (fit, etc)

 

[66fyssh]

Inline Tube | Preformed Lines, Brake Products, DIY & Restoration Parts

I bought fuel line from them and will get brake lines from them when I need them

 

[Car Nut]

I bought fuel and brake lines from Inline Tube, don’t buy stainless steel.

 

[Captainkirk]

Inline Tube | Preformed Lines, Brake Products, DIY & Restoration Parts

I bought fuel line from them and will get brake lines from them when I need them

Thank you!

 

[Captainkirk]

I bought fuel and brake lines from Inline Tube, don’t buy stainless steel.

Just curious...why no SS?

 

[Car Nut]

Just curious...why no SS?

They don’t seal as well, I made a mistake purchasing stainless steel the first time. If the flares are off and/or the harder metal, it takes a while for them to seat, you gotta keep backing the nut off and on.

 

[Professor Fate]

Also FineLines/SSTube
Replacement Fuel and Brake Lines | SS Tubes/Fine Lines
And Dr. Diff
Quality Body Shop Drivetrain

 

[Car Nut]

Just curious...why no SS?

See if you can get copper-nickel lines.

 

[junkyardhero]

i've used both inline tube and fine lines. pleased with both.

i'll echo: don't get the stainless.

 

[junkyardhero]

Just curious...why no SS?

stainless is harder to work, so if you need an adjustment or to re-flare something it's a giant pain in the dick. i can also be difficult to seal.

 

[TheGrateRonzini]

They don’t seal as well, I made a mistake purchasing stainless steel the first time. If the flares are off and/or the harder metal, it takes a while for them to seat, you gotta keep backing the nut off and on.

There is a post somewhere here that detailed these little copper ferrules that they use in HVAC. I guess they call them flare gaskets. Use those as crush washer and the SS will seal just fine. I got my preformed lines from Cass @ DoctorDiff

 

[Murray]

I used SS and love them. They will never corrode, always looking good.

 

[Syleng1]

I bought fuel and brake lines from Inline Tube, don’t buy stainless steel.

Why not stainless? I bought their stainless for all my lines on the 66 and they have been great. (Knock on wood.)

 

[Righty Tighty]

I also avoid stainless, but if you DO go with stainless, I highly recommend using copper flare gaskets. They will make your life much easier.

 

[mad dog]

righty tighty, where do they sell those copper flair gaskets and what size would a Duster owner need, asking for a friend.

 

[Righty Tighty]

I get mine from Grainger, but if you search online, I'm sure you can find many vendors. They're sized according to whatever size line you're working with, so 3/16"? I'll confirm once I get to the shop.

 

[Righty Tighty]

A tip for installing them: I dab a very tiny amount of Permatex High Tack to keep it in place, otherwise they like to jump out at the worst moment. And they're not cheap, so losing two or three in the engine bay sucks.

 

[Ozyduster]

I was considering replacing all the brake lines on my '72 Duster during the restoration, as pre-bent and fitted lines were available from Classic Industries. Now people are saying to avoid them like the plague. Anyone have another source they've used, and what did you think of them? (fit, etc)

Whats wrong with the pre made ones as was just about to purchase thinking would save a lot of time

 

[Professor Fate]

Whats wrong with the pre made ones as was just about to purchase thinking would save a lot of time

He didn't mean to avoid pre-bent lines, he meant to avoid Classic Industries as a supplier.

 

[Ozyduster]

He didn't mean to avoid pre-bent lines, he meant to avoid Classic Industries as a supplier.

O thank you, i get most of my stuff from year one or ebay as based in australia and shipping is easier.

 

[66fyssh]

Right before Covid I ordered something from Classic that was listed as in stock. Took 9 months to get it. That's the last time I'll order from them.