Steel line on rack and pinion unit?

BOB-W

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2002 FORD WINDSTAR
3.8L
V6
2WD
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10,000 MILES

Could not a brake line work as a replacement line?
Also, anyone know what type of connection is used flair/double flare/compression ring etc.

Saturday, December 5th, 2020 AT 10:28 AM

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DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

If you can would you be able to use your cell phone to take a picture of the line and upload it here? That way we can get a better idea of what we're looking at. I've attached a picture below. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Saturday, December 5th, 2020 AT 11:41 AM

BOB-W

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It is the steel Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Transfer Tubing Assembly, the longer one.
Cardone Industries Part Number: 3L-1202.

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Sunday, December 6th, 2020 AT 7:13 AM

DANNY L

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Hello again.

I looked up the Cardone part number you provided. That part is $13.25. If you were to buy a length of brake line they only come straight with no bends. You would have to have access to a tubing bender and make your own bends. That seems like a lot of work. It looks to be a 3/8 size but if you don't want to buy the Cardone part I can find out the size for you. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-

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Sunday, December 6th, 2020 AT 8:14 PM