hydraulic line material

[JimLaney]

Going to make all new lines for clutch and brakes. I remember hearing about some material that was better than the steel pipe that is original. What do you use? Do you recommend it? Any problems working with it? will old fittings work with it?

 

[Rut]

Jim,
Ive used Automec kits for a couple of cars...easy to form and it includes everything.
Rut
https://brakepipesets.com/products/brake-pipe-set-mg-midget-lhd-1?variant=7246694449185

edit: I like to use flex lines I have made up at our local hydraulic shop for the clutch and remote clutch bleeder.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

The stuff Rut has linked to is called Cunifer, or cupro-nickle, or some variation of that. It bends easier than steel, will not rust, and is more expensive than stainless.
I prefer it over the coated steel lines and even stainless.

It flares easily and can work with your existing fittings if they are in good condition.

 

[Grantura_MKI]

Buy new fitting, ends. Moss stocks them. If you are old, they will show a larger than normal flare or cracks at the cylinder end.
Iwould buy the kit as suggested if I was you.

 

[Keith_M]

I would agree with what's been said; the pre-made copper-nickel stuff is the way to go. I re-plumbed my bugeye with it. It's easy to bend (with a tubing bender of course), and it doesn't rust.

Keith

 

[JimLaney]

Thanks to all who replied. I ordered an Automec kit of copper-nickel including new fittings.

 

[nomad]

I've used the cupronickle lines and prefer them as well. Personally prefer Fedhill for a source and use their tools and fittings. They claim their lines are thicker than the common ones.

Kurt