IML: '62 Brake Lines

[Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to Dick Benjamin;

I checked with a local parts store and found that the usual size for 
brake lines is 3/16" and looked at some while I was there.  That is 
0.185".  After I returned home, I rechecked the OD of the tubing on the 
car (cleaned it first) and saw that it really is 3/16" after all.  I 
bought a "double" flaring tool and saw from the instructions that come 
with it what they mean by "double".  During the process of flaring the 
end of a piece of tubing it first forms a bell shape and then the tool 
is used again to fold part of the bell shape back into itself which 
eventually results in a double thickness flare at the end of the 
tubing.  It is much stronger than it would be otherwise.

First step will be to get the springs back on the shoes and then 
re-install the drums and then wheels and tires.  Then I can re-configure 
my jacks and support structures so that I can safely get under the car 
to remove brake lines and replace them.

Thanks to everyone for their help and suggestions.

Joe

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