Copper-Nickel Brake Lines

[Doc76]

Can anyone recommend a source on this?
I see Amazon sells it but the reviews on the material quality is questionable and when I ask the local auto parts stores they look at me like I’m speaking another language.

Cheers

[MB750]

When I go to an auto parts store around me and the FIRST question they ask me is what make and model my car is, I smirk and tell them it's a 1965 Shelby Cobra. When the kid's eyes gloss over I just say what part I need and to go get it.

Regarding the Ni-Co lines, I got mine at Summit Racing. Might be different for you up in BC though, I'm not sure of import fees and whatnot.

[mrglaeser]

I've ordered from two places

4LifetimeLines 3/16" x 25'... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BMZ5FV2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/OPS-MLK7CNF

Used one on the Roadster and one on a 69 Mustang. Worked great

[Daddy O]

I used The Stop Shop seller on Amazon for my rolls of ni-cop. No issues.

[JohnK]

Inline Tube

https://www.inlinetube.com/collections/tubing?material=Material%3ACopper+Nickel

[robmccon]

I didn’t want to cut/flare bulk line, so I measured and bought the precut lines at Autozone. I ended up buying (4) 51” and (1) 60”. There was some confusion at the parts counter, the manager let me go in the back and select the lines myself.

[Norm B]

I got the long line for the rear brakes from Summit Racing. You will need to get the correct tube nuts and flaring tool to make the connections. The shorter lines for the front brakes are available at Napa or Auto Value with the flares and fittings already done.

Norm

[JJK]

I had the exact same experience at oreilleys, I ended up in their back parts storage rummaging through things to find what I needed. but all local and worked out fine

[Doc76]

I’m just gonna buy a bulk roll and fittings and replumb the whole car myself.
Knowing my luck if I buy pre-bent lines I’ll end up running into something I can’t get around.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

+3 on pulling the stock myself at Advance Auto parts.

[Nigel Allen]

Are these guys near you?
https://thelangleybrakeshop.ca/contact.html

If they are anything like my local guys, they will have everything you need, charge bugger all, and give you great free advice. I made up my own lines and my local brake joint did the ends as needed. They also complimented me on the bends, even showing some other guys in the shop, which made my day. When you work with knowledgeable guys, they may charge a bit, but I consider it as 'paying for your education'.

Cheers,

Nige

[Nigel Allen]

To make templates of your brake lines, use some fencing wire as follows:
- Cut 5 metre length.
- put one end in bench vice, other in battery drill chuck.
- pull wire tight, then hit trigger for 30-50 revolutions. This will 'rifle' the wire making it dead straight and stiff. Perfect for making brake and fuel line templates.

Cheers,

Nige

[DanQ]

Copper-Nickle brake lines are an excellent choice, especially in climates subject to corrosion or rusting. They are much easier to bend than steel or stainless, and their strength is more than adequate for automotive hydraulic brakes. I believe most bad reviews you see on the bulk rolls are from the user making the flared ends correctly, not from failure of the tubing itself. Be sure to get a good quality double flaring tool, watch a few you tube videos, make a bunch of test flares, and you should have no issues at all.

[nashuanuke]

yeah, I just asked for a brake line at my Autozone and they brought out the copper nickel ones...after they asked for a make and model and I told them it's complicated.

[Doc76]

Are these guys near you?
https://thelangleybrakeshop.ca/contact.html

If they are anything like my local guys, they will have everything you need, charge bugger all, and give you great free advice. I made up my own lines and my local brake joint did the ends as needed. They also complimented me on the bends, even showing some other guys in the shop, which made my day. When you work with knowledgeable guys, they may charge a bit, but I consider it as 'paying for your education'.

Cheers,

Nige
Wow…They are thanks
I’ll call them today. Not sure why they didn’t come up on my Google search :(

[nuhale]

Stop Shop on Amazon is good quality line.

[MaxVmo]

Bought the line from Summit and a flare tool recommended on this forum. It was a learning curve and I used all the line LOL. No leaks! I had a lot of apprehension about it but it turned out to be a good experience.

[Lidodrip]

I have used nicopp line from Amazon for both brake and fuel lines - no issues, no leaks, good flare ends using the Eastwood tool. I believe the brand name was 4 LifeTimeLines. I have also used nicopp line from O'Reilys - same experience. With regards to purchasing nicopp from local auto parts stores - go online and order what you need as store pickup. It saves the hassle of trying to deal with the parts counter kid who can't move past the make and model of your car.

James

[jrcuz]

I put off doing my brake lines for a long time and then one day I decided to do them and when I was finished I wondered why I waited so long. I have the Eastwood tool.
JR

[cv2065]

Pre-flared lengths from O’Reillys worked great. Takes a little more planning but work perfectly. If you buy from Autozone, review the sticks as the tube nuts are different.

[toadster]

Loved doing no-copp lines - I used the Eastwood flaring tool (https://amzn.to/3z0g67y). Pricey but excellent!!

Stop Shop lines were excellent (https://amzn.to/3MH4yJv)

[MaxVmo]

Seconded! Great tool and easy to learn.

[mrglaeser]

If you only need to flare 3/16 line and don't want to spend the money on the Easton or similar tools I picked this one up from Oreilly's works great and small enough to use on a finished car for repairs. Much better than the cheap clamp style kits.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/titan/tools---equipment/mechanics-tools/tubing-benders--cutters---flaring/9912f4429c0d/titan-double-flaring-tool/ttn0/51535?pos=6

[Ronc116]

Can anyone recommend a source on this?
I see Amazon sells it but the reviews on the material quality is questionable and when I ask the local auto parts stores they look at me like I’m speaking another language.

Cheers

Not sure of your time line but NAPA has the brake line in 25 foot rolls and cost about 32.00.

[BRRT]

Not sure of your time line but NAPA has the brake line in 25 foot rolls and cost about 32.00.

NAPA also sells 3/16" and 3/8" NiCopp in 6' pieces.
I purchased a coil of 3/16" from Federal Hill Trading for my brake lines (https://store.fedhillusa.com/)
British made tube, top quality, nice people at a small business.

[gbranham]

You don't need to spend $250 on the Eastwood flare tool. I bought this one on Amazon for $45, and it made perfect double flares first time, and every time. I have zero leaks. Never had an easier time flaring brake line.

205135

[gbranham]

If you only need to flare 3/16 line and don't want to spend the money on the Easton or similar tools I picked this one up from Oreilly's works great and small enough to use on a finished car for repairs. Much better than the cheap clamp style kits.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/titan/tools---equipment/mechanics-tools/tubing-benders--cutters---flaring/9912f4429c0d/titan-double-flaring-tool/ttn0/51535?pos=6

Yep, agreed. I used Eastwood's version of that, and it's great.

[Doc76]

Not sure of your time line but NAPA has the brake line in 25 foot rolls and cost about 32.00.

$80 in my neck of the woods :(
Ended up with the Stop Shop on Amazon. $30 for 25’

[David Williamson]

In canada you will find pre-flare lengths of brake line at Napa along with many fittings and adaptors. Also Canadian Tire (my local small town store) have them as well.
David W

[cv2065]

+1 on the pre-flared lengths. Takes a little planning, but they work great.

[Doc76]

Never run brake lines before so kinda learning as I go.
Per recommendations here got a good flaring tool.
Hoping for some feedback before I get too carried away.
In this disc conversion I am using a nicop lines and this is what I came up with for the rear.
The Stop Shop kit came with plated steel fittings.
The original steel lines I am pulling out from the OB were leaking at most connections which were 7 years old and low miles.

Does this routing look ok?
Should I use stainless fittings on the new lines for longevity or will the steel fittings last for years when properly sealed with little bad weather exposure?
208816208817208818

[Doc76]

Thanks guys
I tried a couple types of flaring tools before finding one I was happy with. Settled on the tool producing flares on the left sample
Think I have the hang of it. Just need to know SS fittings or just use the plated steel ones that came with the kit.

208838208839208840208841

[Avalanche325]

The local parts stores are going to need to know if you have air conditioning....LOL.

[rich grsc]

I would be suspicious of that flare, doesn't look quite right?

[Doc76]

I would be suspicious of that flare, doesn't look quite right?

Thanks for the feedback Rich
I’ll revisit that one.