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These trucks use the standard 45 deg double flare on the brake lines. Any off the shelf non-metric flaring tool will do the job. Some just better than others. They are also seen in the refrigeration industry. 37 deg flares are A/N standard seen in aviation, some marine and aftermarket racing...

So as I figured one of the lines that runs below the radiator for the front brakes was severely rusty and blew out. Also as expected and mentioned by several other members. Most if not all of the steel line in the front of the truck are equally poor looking. So now begins the slow and arduous...

I don't plan on messing with stainless lines. I have a hydraulic flaring tool but it's not rated for stainless. I'm planning on using the nickel/copper mix lines or regular coated steel. Stainless is too expensive and hard to work with. Not worth it for my truck. Thanks for all the info

Does anyone know what diameter the steel brake lines are on a M1009. Had a line blow out on me last night on my way to work. Not with the truck right now so I can measure myself. Trying to do some shopping for a 25-50ft roll of brake line and fittings to replace most of the lines on the truck...