Brake Lines DIY

[Blown70]

SO, I will most likely have to make some brake lines here.  Do they make a Flare tool?  Where does one buy the ends?

What is a standard size line also, do I  use a braided? or a Stainless steel?

Also, proportioning valve/ distribution valve needed?... Front and rear? 

No I am not going to be able to run stock ones......

Tom

[Silver R/T]

go with stainless steel ones you wont regret it, you can have them made for Charger

[Troy]

go with stainless steel ones you wont regret it, you can have them made for Charger

No I am not going to be able to run stock ones......

Places like Fine Lines sell pre-made lines for a Charger but it looks like that won't work. Reading is overrated I guess...

As for your questions, yes, you can buy the tools. They look like this:
http://www.mastercool.com/m53.html
http://www.performanceplumbing.com/Tools.html

You can probably get ends at your local auto parts store (and unbent lines too). If you buy a tubing bender make sure you get a good one or you'll be hating life. Maybe try some places like this:
http://www.classictube.com/
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/aspx/parent_id.8/dept_id.13/qx/DisplayGroup.htm

Tutorials:
http://www.carcraft.com/howto/50919/
http://www.diynet.com/diy/ab_auto_restoration/article/0,2021,DIY_13680_3484936,00.html
http://www.bikernet.com/events/PageViewer.asp?PageID=328

Troy

[Spartan]

I am not sure where you live but a place called Inline tube near me makes that type of stuff.  I live near Detroit.

[Blown70]

I am not sure where you live but a place called Inline tube near me makes that type of stuff.   I live near Detroit.

I live in the cold north,  Found out what may work and a tool to do so.

THANKS TROY and SPARTAN for the replies

Tom

[Blown70]

Ok, google must not like be as when I type what I did I got NOTHING close to what you have given me there....

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

www.inlinetube.com

[Chryco Psycho]

I do not like stainless brake lines , the tube is too hard & is very difficult to get sealed without damaging the flare nuts while tightening them , the mild steel ones are what the factory uses & are more than adequate
you can use a adjustable proportioning valve like the Wilwood one or Inline has a GM one that can be fitted