Brake Line Flare Type
#2
The brake lines are a double flare. If you don't have a double flare tool or are uncomfortable doing it, most auto parts stores sell pre-flared metal brake lines. Just match up the diameter & get a length close to what you need and bend it to shape to your original.
#3
Brake lines have to be double flared by law and for safety. Its kinda tricky to get the hang of is you have never done them before, and you need a tool capable of doing the second flare too. A flaring tool wont work, you need one that does double flares.
I would just get close to the same legnth and bend it myself, flaring is a bugger and if you mess one up you might as well of bought the pre-flared lines. If the line is too long you can just make a coil in it like you see under your master cylinder, they do that so they are flexible. Just remember to bend them a little at a time, I like to roll them over a rounded edge cause if you bend by hand you can pinch it and then its trash.
I would just get close to the same legnth and bend it myself, flaring is a bugger and if you mess one up you might as well of bought the pre-flared lines. If the line is too long you can just make a coil in it like you see under your master cylinder, they do that so they are flexible. Just remember to bend them a little at a time, I like to roll them over a rounded edge cause if you bend by hand you can pinch it and then its trash.
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