What brake line to use for 320i front calipers?

[Roy Josef]

It seems the time has come to replace all the seized calipers on my '73 2.0. I am considering doing the 320i front caliper 'upgrade' which some here seem to love. I would like to have all the parts ready to go so as to have minimal downtime. After reading the tech article and many posts on the subject I am unclear as to what front brake lines to use to make this work or if it is possible to modify the stock 914 (or 320i) lines? If not can I buy the correct lines ready made? If they are not available can someone provide the specs I would need to make them such as length, diameter, flare type and fitting type? Thanks for any help!

[Roy Josef]

With more than 250 views and no responses I must be doing something wrong. Please forgive my newbiness, can someone enlighten me!?

[914GT]

I believe I modified the stock brake lines for the 320i calipers. There will be folks who will say never to do this, but I recall having no problems when I did it about four years ago. The tubing showed no signs of fatigue or stress cracking otherwise I wouldn't have used them. You shouldn't have to bend the lines excessively to the point the tubing is weakened.

[Joe Ricard]

I went to FLAPS and bought a new short brake ine and bent it as needed.
I felt that the stock one a a bit too short.

This was on my 1st 914.

My current car has stock early fronts