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OrrieG · 01-07-2009, 01:25 AM

For the brakes I used Russell lines from the calipers to hard line, got my own hard line from NAPA and cut, flared and bent my own. Bleed them out without any leaks. Flaring and bending is not that hard with the right (not cheapest) tools. Cheap benders will kink the lines. Use coat hangers to make templates for the bends. And remember to put the fittings on before flaring or you get more practice like I did! Mine are standard 45 degree double flares not AN lines.

01-07-2009, 01:25 AM	#130
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: my 48 s10 swap For the brakes I used Russell lines from the calipers to hard line, got my own hard line from NAPA and cut, flared and bent my own. Bleed them out without any leaks. Flaring and bending is not that hard with the right (not cheapest) tools. Cheap benders will kink the lines. Use coat hangers to make templates for the bends. And remember to put the fittings on before flaring or you get more practice like I did! Mine are standard 45 degree double flares not AN lines. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 01-07-2009 at 01:27 AM.