Are we talking about the same thing guys? Nobody, at least nobody I've checked, (summit, jegs, two local speed shops) has 1/2" steel, let alone stainless steel. biggest summit has is 3/8". aluminum in 1/2 yes, braided in 1/2 yes. that's it though. braided is 4x as much money, but if that is the best way to go I'd rather do it now than down the line.

unless you gents have a lead on where to get the steel from?

Red