I think the only "wrong" answer here is rubber line. You can run braided line wherever you want and not lose pressure. But there's certainly nothing at all wrong with getting line and a bender and a flare tool and doing it that way.
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yep wrong
they did not start making braided for the looks of the stuff, it is to help prevent the line from expanding, them looking good just helps sales.
solid line is going be better than a long length of stainless braid, not only that but he can reuse his old straps and not have to find ones that would properly fit the stainless
I do not suggest he tries to hold it in there with anything but a proper strap, I have seen a lot of stupid stuff done with brake lines like using tie wraps that rot or get ripped out, using hose clamps that crush the line, and other stuff
remember, the brakes are a essential part of the vehicle that need to be working 100% correct or there will be catastrophic results, we do not just rig them together. we are looking for a way to replace the old lines easily without buying bending tools or a flair tool. buying the pre cut and flared tubing will be the most cost effective way and the easiest overall as it just means a simple couple of bends and reuse existing hardware to get the proper install.
personally, I own a roll of brake line and cut, bend and flare for a perfect fit, but then I usually will replace the entire brake system of a vehicle this old as a matter of safety, they are antiques after all. and who knows what has happened to those lines after so many years. Not only my CJs, but any of my older vehicles after I buy them. Mushy or filed brakes are not an issue I want on the highway when suddenly I have a emergency stop situation.
Do it yourself would require some special tools and some practice at making a double flare.
