[cv70chall]

I'm hoping I can save a few bucks here and want to retain the brake lines that are on the car. (I'm, obviously replacing the hoses and the drums/ rotors)
Is there any real good way to flush out the old lines that will remove any rust crap?
I want something that can clean out the lines more thoroughly than just compressed air.

Ideas?

[Eddie]

I just went thru this with a Jeep we were working on. The lines if rusted, should be replaced. Regular brake fluid,(non-silicone), absorbs water, so if they are rusty or questionable, they should be replaced as they will cause a myriad of problems. If they are 'OK' then you could run some solvent,(Parts cleaning solvent) thru them but you have to make sure you can get all of it out. Silicone brake fluid doesnt absorb water but then the water that eventually gets in the system from condensation will sit at the lowest point in the system and cause corrosion. This would be a very bad thing if the lines are already compromised. Youve come this far,,dont 'shortcut it' if you can

[Adrian Worman]

Eddies right, don't put off changing the lines, its really very easy, some bundy tubing and a $20 brake flaring tool and you'll have it done in a couple of hours, honest

[Jon]

Read a post on another site recently and the guy cleaned the lines best he could only to find rust/crud in the calipers and wheel cylinders later on. Not worth the misery IMO.

I bought Stainless brake lines from Inline Tube a few years back and they fit beautifully. Their double flared ends are a nice feature also.

[dave-r]

Brake pipes are so easy to make yourself it is not worth buying them ready made unless they can be bought cheaper than you can make them.

I would only suggest that you do not skimp on the quality of the double flare tool you make the ends with.

[fbernard]

you can find a pretty good copper nickel alloy tubing for brake lines, which is much easier to bend and flare than stainless, and won't rust.
Stainless tubing is better bought pre-made, in my opinion.