need help with brake lines

[big dan]

hey, i'm kinda new to posting but i've been on the site for a while.
My question is about the brake lines coming from the master cylinder. one of mine has a hole in it and i need to replace it and i need to know if the lines need to have that spiral coil thing like from the factory or can i replace it with a straight line that i bend myself.

thanks

 

[resurrected_jimmy]

You need the coil, it acts like a spring to keep you from tearing break lines apart when the body and frame flex

 

[big dan]

dang, i didn't think about that. is there any way to make a good replacement or somewhere i can find a cheap replacement. the only ones i can find is a complete set from lmc for $110 and i can't afford that right now.

 

[cegusman]

Try www.inlinetube.com they may sell them by them self. I bought a whole brake line set from them, great quality.

 

[Roz]

junk yard, as far as i know they are fairly easy to find

 

[diesel4me]

Auto Zone,etc...

You can buy pre-flared lines at any parts store--up to 5' long,for less than 10 bucks!..all you have to do is wind it around a peice of pipe or a log to make the "spring" in it!...install it,bleed the brakes--DONE! ...you might need a brass adapter fitting--sometimes the master cylinder has bigger or smaller threads than the fittings the brake line comes with..they usually are not hard to find-you might already have one on it already--in that case,just re-use it!...

I have to replace my tranny and brake lines about once every year or two--the aftermarket ones dont last long in new england with all the salt they use here..I hate replacing them!...

 

[big dan]

hey thanks a bunch guys