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Old 03-01-2011, 10:23 PM   #1
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Looking for a source for cheap brake line or other 3/16 steel tubing. Of course uncoated is a plus but I will sand it if I have to. Im not sure if I want to deal with straightening out a roll, how bad is it to get back straight? I figure someone has a good source. My local auto parts stores are charging $10 for 4 foot sections.

This is the best deal I have found so far...
http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...tModelId=15941
Comes to just under $1 per foot shipped.
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Old 03-01-2011, 10:33 PM   #2
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Not sure on price but I always picked up my 4' straight pieces from NAPA when I was building brake lines for my 1:1. Non coated of course.

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Old 03-01-2011, 10:58 PM   #3
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My local napa has 60" ones for 4.36 each. But you have to watch which ends are on them. They charge more for the parts that we cut off anyway.
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Unfortunately my local NAPA is a bit of a joke. Last time I was there I checked out what they had and they were all short pieces like 2 feet. Im sure it would be fine that they come that short except I'm sure they would be more expensive for the small quantity.

I may try my local steel place but I have a feeling they dont have stuff that small.
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Old 03-02-2011, 12:24 AM   #5
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Tell them to order it.

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Res...word&Nty=1&N=0
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My local O'reilly has the cheapest around here. 6' for around $4. But it was green coated. Autozone was like $10 for 4'
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Old 03-02-2011, 09:15 AM   #7
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toybuilder got some of this a long time ago....after trying it, I'll never use brake line again. This tubing is uncoated, straight and very easy to build with.

I know it's not cheap, but neither is my time. I'd rather pay a bit extra to have something work well the first time. $14.71 for 6 feet so that's about $2.45 per foot.

1010 3/16" tubing

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toybuilder got some of this a long time ago....after trying it, I'll never use brake line again. This tubing is uncoated, straight and very easy to build with.

I know it's not cheap, but neither is my time. I'd rather pay a bit extra to have something work well the first time. $14.71 for 6 feet

1010 3/16" tubing
Looks good to me! Is the material thickness comparable to brakeline? I've never measured the brakeline I use. Simply getting it uncoated would be worth the expense to me. It seems every place around me only sells the green coated stuff....and I hate it!
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Old 03-02-2011, 09:26 AM   #9
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Looks good to me! Is the material thickness comparable to brakeline? I've never measured the brakeline I use. Simply getting it uncoated would be worth the expense to me. It seems every place around me only sells the green coated stuff....and I hate it!
The 1010 tubing has a slightly thicker wall....035". I slam my stinger and sliders very hard and have not bent them yet. Here is a comparison shot of the 1010 and some generic brake line (I don't remember the brand or where I got it)

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Old 03-02-2011, 10:57 PM   #10
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brakeline is usually about 020

mind doing a weight comparison of the 1010 vs brake line?
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Old 03-02-2011, 11:31 PM   #11
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that stuff looks better to tap 6-32 threads in over the thinner brakeline.........bob

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Old 03-03-2011, 12:36 AM   #12
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that stuff looks better to tap 6-32 threads in over the thinner brakeline.........bob

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Yea its just about perfect for a 6-32 thread although if there is a seam in the tube anywhere it will snap taps all day long unless you clear it out.


Still looking for any cheaper source...Unfortunately I got laid off on monday so trying to save some coin where I can. I have a lot of time on my hands to sand tubing so the cheaper the better!
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I just scored some 316 tubing at a crazy price. $22 shipped for 4 sections 72" long. Hopefully it isnt too hard to bend, it is .035 wall thickness so it should be strong.
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I just scored some 316 tubing at a crazy price. $22 shipped for 4 sections 72" long. Hopefully it isnt too hard to bend, it is .035 wall thickness so it should be strong.

Post up your thoughts when you get it in....I'm always interested in trying out new material.
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Old 03-03-2011, 08:17 AM   #15
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ive got a supplier here in San Diego that supplies 020 wall stainless at $2 a foot. no shipping charge. ive got a 100ft laying in my garage its just a tiny bit lighter than brakeline - not noticeably lighter per inch but definitely stronger.

the 1010 3/16 link has peaked my interest though - CHUD do you have any weight specs?
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I use 6mm tubing from my local Advanced Auto Parts. Never bothered sourcing un-coated, but that would be a lot nicer. The difference between 6' and 3' of the straight is less than a dollar. They basically charge for the fittings. With that said, I can get a 6' section for less than $.

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Old 03-03-2011, 08:32 AM   #17
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...when you guys say uncoated brake line you are probably referring to the "silver"/galvanized ones since those are the only choices in most auto parts store. brazing or welding galvanized metal is super bad for your health because it releases toxic gasses. just FYI
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..CHUD do you have any weight specs?
Sorry for the late reply...I had to wait until I got home.

I only had a short piece of brakeline, so I decided to use a 12" piece for easy math.

The 12" piece of brakeline was 15g and the 12" piece of 1010 was 20g. Hope that helps.
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Sorry for the late reply...I had to wait until I got home.

I only had a short piece of brakeline, so I decided to use a 12" piece for easy math.

The 12" piece of brakeline was 15g and the 12" piece of 1010 was 20g. Hope that helps.
That helps lots! This is real good info. Im gonna grab some of that stuff to test

There should be a tube info compilation somewhere on this forum to hold info like this - its good reference material!
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The coating I am referring to is called "poly coat armor" and I assume it is some kind of powder coating. I don't fool with galvanized stuff, too many freaky fumes.

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...when you guys say uncoated brake line you are probably referring to the "silver"/galvanized ones since those are the only choices in most auto parts store. brazing or welding galvanized metal is super bad for your health because it releases toxic gasses. just FYI
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