Personally I find bending and flaring brake lines to be a easy project, and
very satisfying.
Depending on what you use for the line, the raw tubing can be dirt cheap.
A couple of tubing benders which are not that expensive, and double flare
kit is probably less than $50
Regardless of what kind of tubing you decide to use for the final
installation, buy some bundyweld tubing (what they sell at the auto parts
store in various lengths) and practice bends and flares.
When you are ready buy your tubing in bulk and have at it.
Rick
On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM, Councill, David
<dcouncill@msubillings.edu>wrote:
> It seems like I had this problem on my 72B which involved replacing
> pretty much most of the brake lines. Ed of Just Brits said to use my
> thumbs (literally). So I did, slowly, and the lines and I survived
> unscathed. On my latest project, a 64B, I had to replace one of the rear
> lines. This time I used a cheap Harbor Freight tube bender (less than
> USD10) which was slightly easier/safer making a 90 degree bend. But
> either way, it is not tough but does take a bit of time. The lines are
> fairly flexible and are inexpensive (as I recall).
>
> David Councill
> 64 B
> 67 BGT
> 72 B
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mgs-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of jevans@mydb3.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 5:39 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Mgs] pre-bent brake lines?
>
> Anybody know of a source for pre-formed brake lines for RB MGB? Seems
> that Moss & VB only sell straight lines & bending tools. I am aware of
> the various DIY solutions to this need but would rather just take
> something out of a box and fasten it to the car.
> Jim Evans
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