What are they? 1/4 inch? Just curious. I stumbled upon some luck and can get about 20' of 1/4", 1/2", and maybe 3/8" stainless steel tubing for free. And I can have as many pieces as I need. So, it's a good time for getting brake lines for the project car.

 

3/16" and 1/4"

 

If your car is 84-up, you'll need the metric ISO "bubble flare" tool for flares. Eastwoodcompany.com sells one, and they're the only place I've seen one from. The standard "double flare" tools (82-83 cars) are all over the place.

 

Tell me about it, when I installed my line lock I ended up converting all the metric BS over to standard so I can now get parts anywhere in AMERICA!!! I know metric is the industry standard, but for homegrown guys like myself they're a pain in the ***, I wish everybody would either switch everything over to metric or leave them all SAE. I'm sure everybody here has cussed working on **** that oh here's a 15mm then the next part is a 7/16. I hate putting the tools away at the end of the session.

 

Hold up a minute before you try to install SS line for your brakes. Most stainless is quite brittle, ie: it will crack and fracture easily. This could happen while flaring the ends, and if gone un-noticed could lead to catastrophic failure at the most inopportune occasion.
I'd strongly suggest you try several test 'flarings' to ascertain if the line will crack or not...unless you have specific info on the contents used while manufacturing those pieces which would allow it to be more malleable, and better suited for your goals.
Concerning brakes, it's better to be safe than sorry....

Pete

 

Thanks for the heads up. I remember hearing something about the SS being brittle. The supplier I am friend's with is for offshore equipment. I'll get a piece and see how well it can be flared and bent. If it's not good well then it's no big deal. I am not paying for it.