Fuel/Brake Line Tubing STRAIGHTENER

[Lynn]

I think Mitch has. That's what he meant by this: " I, also, have a hand bender with the correct size wheel for the tubing that I use for any sign it will kink at the tightest curve at the center. Patience and care will get it as straight as it's going to be."

For what it is worth, I did the same thing Mitch did to straighten out my SS brake line that came to me bent so it could fit in the shipping box. Just used the wheel as a caution, as I never saw any sign of it kinking.

My car will not be judged during my lifetime. So, I didn't bother to check on whether there would be deductions for SS brake and fuel lines.

[all_about_cars]

I have a straightener I've used for several years and wouldn't be without it. That's the only way to go with the coils of tubing whether mild steel,stainless or nicopp which is my favorite to work with. Nicopp is available in all sizes bends and flares easily and won't rust.

[L16pilot]

I've used stainless brake and fuel lines on several cars without issue. As mentioned, take your time un-bending and put a light coating of lithium grease between the flare and the nut. Once I started doing this, I haven't had any leaks. I'm on the east coast so even though my cars do not see bad weather, the humidity causes the hte zinc plating to oxidize.