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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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. -Trent |
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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03-02-2011, 12:01 AM | #4 |
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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. |
03-02-2011, 12:24 AM | #5 |
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03-02-2011, 09:03 AM | #6 |
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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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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 Last edited by C*H*U*D; 03-02-2011 at 09:20 AM. |
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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? |
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 .... |
03-03-2011, 12:36 AM | #12 | |
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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! | |
03-03-2011, 01:36 AM | #13 |
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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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03-03-2011, 06:39 AM | #14 | |
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Post up your thoughts when you get it in....I'm always interested in trying out new material. | |
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? |
03-03-2011, 08:18 AM | #16 |
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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 $. Wes |
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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03-03-2011, 05:06 PM | #18 |
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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. |
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There should be a tube info compilation somewhere on this forum to hold info like this - its good reference material! | |
03-04-2011, 05:31 AM | #20 | |
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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. Wes Quote:
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