I think I hold one end and pull on the other, not sure it matters much. This
works
OK for smaller lines and lazy radius. This method also lets you make corrections
easily. If you need tight bends on large dia line you may want to go with a
bender.
You might want to some trial bending on scrap or an old line. 1 or 2 inch socket
depending on the radius you want.
Grant
ADvent@thuntek.net wrote:
> do you pull on the two ends of the tubing when you bend around sockets and
>what
> size socket did you use?
>
> Grant Galbraith wrote:
>
> > As long as you have the brakes system apart why stop at one line. I would
> > replace them all as well as hoses. Lines are reasonably priced and not that
> > much extra money for piece of mind. I hear they can rust from the inside out
> > also. You may find that at least half of the lines will work with standard
>pre
> > made length. Even so once you bend and flare one line you see it's not that
> > tough. Although I have tubing benders I make most bends around sockets.
> >
> > Grant
> > 50 Chevy 3100
> > 52 GMC 150
> >
> > W&D wrote:
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jim House <jhouse@ccsolution.com>
> > > To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > > Date: Thursday, February 17, 2000 5:52 PM
> > > Subject: [oletrucks] Break cylinder question
> > >
> > > >However they attach to the break line into a small
> > > >1/2 by 1 inch steel box like piece. Is this the correct way the rear
>lines
> > > >should be connected?
> > >
> > > That fitting, usually brass, but may have been steel during the war years,
> > > sometimes called a 'banjo fitting' was standard.
> > >
> > > >from the T in the back one of the medal lines has a kink in it. Should
> > > this
> > > >be replaced now. Or can I wait till summer. All this might me put off a
> > > >few weeks if the big snow storm hits the weekend!
> > >
> > > Lots of bad things can come from a kinked brake line. Get your self a
> > > double flairing kit and a tubing bender and make up a new line. You can
>use
> > > these tools to replace other brakelines as well as fuel lines.
> > >
> > > Whitney Haist
> > > CA
> > >
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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