Bending Brake lines, for fuel line use Options

[yarin]

I bought 3/8" and 5/16" (2 each 60" and 40") brake lines to use for replacing my plastic fuel lines. I'm following the pelican fuel line replacement how to. However i'd rather not use a 90 deg bend and increase the # of fitting in the system.

Can I just bend the brake lines using proper tooling? The auto part store sells one for around $30. With this significantly reduce the flow? Has anyone here followed the pelican how to? Is the 60" line long enough to feed through the tunnel and leave 2-3" at the firewall side for this 90 deg bend?

Thanks

[yarin]

QUOTE (mcbain77 @ Feb 9 2006, 10:58 AM)

Actually I wanted to know because I am planning on doing the line replacement as well but i don't want to take out the engine. Mainly because I will have to put it back in there at some point. From what I can gather it is only easier with the engine out becasue you won't have to push the rigid SS lines into the tunnel at angle and you can insert them straight in. As for the wire - I think someone threaded a medium gauge wire through the stock plastic lines and attached it to the front of the car. This way once you pull the plastic lines you will have a guide to run the new lines on. I like your idea of pulling the lines with another piece of wire though . . . (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap56.gif) Either way, this is going to be a PITA. I was thinking about just running some replacement plastic tubing instead of SS to make it easier. I figure it is good for at least another 15~20 years right????

Actually I like YOUR idea better.. That does sound good as well. I'll figure it all out once the weather warms up a little. No heat in the garage, too cold for me (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

I figure if you are gonna do it, do it right. In the event of an accident or mishap plastic is going to give way first. SS is harder to bend than regular mild steel brand lines anyway.