Steel line on rack and pinion unit?

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
10,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB-W
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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.
Dec 5, 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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Dec 5, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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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.
Dec 6, 2020 at 7:13 AM
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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-
Dec 6, 2020 at 8:14 PM