Running new brake lines - bending ?'s

[don t. - 72gmc]

I had to wait until now to post and im still (expletive deleted)!! Sorry, running all new brake parts, got the front lines ran w/o problem (3/16" lines).
Started on the rear (1/4"). The pass side, behind the front tire, the line takes a hard u-turn. It looks like its trying to stay away from the exhaust. I've gone through 5 pre-made tubes and (ex-deleted) 'em up!! Just can't get that turn to bent w/o kinking.
Looked for other routes, im just not sure. I've been using the pre-made lines (don't have a flare tool). Im using a screwdriver c-clamped to bench to bend the pipe. This works for "the easy stuff" but this u-turn is a (ex-deleted). Hope this makes sense.
ANY ideas??? Thanks.....don t. ....
BTW...this has me SO stressed that I just HAD to call in sick at work (grin). Its a mental thing (grin).

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