Guest dbsbdesoto Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hello, I am going to replace the copper brake lines on my 1928 chrysler. I have some refrigeration copper tubbing. But after cutting off the connectors off the old line it seems to be a lot thicker wall than the new stuff. Is there a lot of pressure in the brake line or do you think the walls would hold. Have any of you replaces your lines and what did you use. I am going to have a replacement 1928 chrysler 62 roadster repro wind shied and restored windshield posts for sale soon. The posts are originals that have been replated in nickle. look like new. Thanks Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yes there is a lot of pressure on brake lines and you must use the correct high pressure tubing. There is a copper tubing used in Europe that may be what you are looking for. If it were mine I would use modern steel tubing if it would fit the end fittings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 As Rusty says....you should use the lines that are specifically made for brakes. Otherwise, you could end up with a nightmare trying to use something that isn't. As a brake mechanic, I can not stress this enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Harmatuk Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Google Cunifer.Better than copper, easy to work with. Same color as copper.Used in Europe.I'm buying it for my 30 Chrysler CJ.Bill H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Google Cunifer.Better than copper, easy to work with. Same color as copper.Used in Europe.I'm buying it for my 30 Chrysler CJ.Bill H+1 for this. It is DOT rated for brake system, has a slight copper look and has a lot better corrosion resistance properties than steel brake tubing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dbsbdesoto Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thanks for all the info. I think I am going to use steel brake tubing. I don't plan on having it ever judged. Have a good winter and spring. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pre1939chrysler Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Even if it were judged ,it wouldn't count against steel lines. Just the crimping is what has to be done correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wolfe Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Even if it were judged ,it wouldn't count against steel lines. Just the crimping is what has to be done correctly.JEGS sells steel lines with a copper finish and all the fittings needed. My 1930 Chrysler had copper lines that were painted black, so you could use steel lines and paint them. If you want the copper finish, use the nickel steel lines with the copper finish. It is very easy to work with. Should have a double flare on the ends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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