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Jakes-66-K10 · 08-20-2005, 11:34 AM

All I need left for my disc conversion are some 1972 type brake lines, the two that go from the proportioning valve down past the frame into the junction.

I don't need stainless, just plain old line (needs to work obviously!). Could also use the hose from the crossmember to the caliper...

- Jake

greenhorn male · 08-20-2005, 01:23 PM

Hmm, I thought the old brakelines were stainless.
I think I still have all the metal brakelines that I took off my 72 c20 when I recently parted it. The hose was cut with a knife when I sold the spindles/calipers, though. I have to look and make sure I still have them and they're in good shape, and as long as they are not too long to ship. Are 3/4T lines the same?

Jakes-66-K10 · 08-20-2005, 02:42 PM

greenhorn, I don't know if they are different - but I need them for a 3/4 ton. So if you have them, they may work for me. I may have to order new hoses, but the lines themselves under the proportioning valve to the crossmember shouldn't be a problem to ship due to length.

greenhorn male · 08-20-2005, 04:54 PM

It'll be either later this afternoon or tomorrow before I get to them. I beleive the ones you want are still on the crossmember. I'll post a picture of them later. If they are the correct ones they should be good because the brakes worked good on the truck and I taped the open end after I removed the proportioning valve. I just need to drain the fluid out before I could ship them.

69TowRig · 08-21-2005, 03:27 AM

You can go to the auto parts store and pick up brand-new lines and adapters for ~$10. That's what I did when I converted mine.

Jakes-66-K10 · 08-21-2005, 12:06 PM

What? How do you convert brake lines? I'm adding power discs, so going from a non boosted master cylinder to a '72 power disc setup. The power booster sticks out much farther from the cab, and also has a porportioning valve under it, I'm pretty sure you need two new lines for this configuration. If there is such a thing as adapting old lines, fill us in - because I've never heard of anything like that.

greenhorn male · 08-21-2005, 03:45 PM

Here is what I have. They were still on the '72 3/4 ton crossmember with the end towards the prop valve taped. The fluid drained out clear. Although there are no kinks, the shape may not be exact from handling them and you may need to bend it to fit correctly. Everything attached to the lines just like in the pics for $20 to your door in Utah.

greenhorn male · 08-23-2005, 04:30 PM

Do you want it? No?

08-20-2005, 11:34 AM	#1
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	WTB: 72 brake lines All I need left for my disc conversion are some 1972 type brake lines, the two that go from the proportioning valve down past the frame into the junction. I don't need stainless, just plain old line (needs to work obviously!). Could also use the hose from the crossmember to the caliper... - Jake

08-20-2005, 01:23 PM	#2
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Hmm, I thought the old brakelines were stainless. I think I still have all the metal brakelines that I took off my 72 c20 when I recently parted it. The hose was cut with a knife when I sold the spindles/calipers, though. I have to look and make sure I still have them and they're in good shape, and as long as they are not too long to ship. Are 3/4T lines the same? __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

08-20-2005, 04:54 PM	#4
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	It'll be either later this afternoon or tomorrow before I get to them. I beleive the ones you want are still on the crossmember. I'll post a picture of them later. If they are the correct ones they should be good because the brakes worked good on the truck and I taped the open end after I removed the proportioning valve. I just need to drain the fluid out before I could ship them. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

08-21-2005, 03:27 AM	#5
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	You can go to the auto parts store and pick up brand-new lines and adapters for ~$10. That's what I did when I converted mine. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

08-21-2005, 03:45 PM	#7
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Here is what I have. They were still on the '72 3/4 ton crossmember with the end towards the prop valve taped. The fluid drained out clear. Although there are no kinks, the shape may not be exact from handling them and you may need to bend it to fit correctly. Everything attached to the lines just like in the pics for $20 to your door in Utah. Attached Images __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

08-20-2005, 02:42 PM	#3
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	greenhorn, I don't know if they are different - but I need them for a 3/4 ton. So if you have them, they may work for me. I may have to order new hoses, but the lines themselves under the proportioning valve to the crossmember shouldn't be a problem to ship due to length.

08-21-2005, 12:06 PM	#6
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	What? How do you convert brake lines? I'm adding power discs, so going from a non boosted master cylinder to a '72 power disc setup. The power booster sticks out much farther from the cab, and also has a porportioning valve under it, I'm pretty sure you need two new lines for this configuration. If there is such a thing as adapting old lines, fill us in - because I've never heard of anything like that.

08-23-2005, 04:30 PM	#8
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Do you want it? No? __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.



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