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[jlo82585]

hey guys a rather simple issue here, I replaced a blown fuel line last year with some rubber hose and hose clamps what I knew is that the hose clamps were going to rub and cause issues so it was only going to be a temp fix to get through the winter. what I didnt know is that it would rub a hole in my brake lines in less than 3,000 miles.... so does anyone know a good place to get pre formed fuel and brake lines? I dont want to mess with bending new tubes...

 

[stamp11127]

Dealer, you will end up bending your own once you see the price.

 

[jlo82585]

well it looks like I will be bending my own lines as ford no longer sells the brake lines I need, nor do they sell the fuel return line from the pump either, even the local salvage yards cannot find one... no aftermarket version of the line either so it looks like I will have to make my ghetto fix a little less ghetto unless anyone knows of a place that sells aftermarket OEM parts.. I did see doorman makes an aftermarket connector for ford fuel lines so I was thinking about just fabricating a whole new line. any thoughts?

 

[american steel]

keep trying at junk yards or form your own lines (which is the better route).
the ford dealer wont carry most parts for this vehicle or any vehicle if it is older than 10 years.

 

[thenaaks]

Whatever you do, don't use a compression fitting on your brake line, since brake fluid pressures can be well over 1000psi. Most of the compression fittings are only rated to 300psi. I think it'd be fine on the fuel line, since the pressure is typically less than 50psi.