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05-28-2008, 08:39 AM
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Brake Lines
Ok, I did the disc brake conversion on my 69. Now im going to install a master, prop valve and booster off a 72 Blazer. My problem, which brake lines do I need to connect the prop valve to the front and rear brakes? I tried to do the brake line flare, (*^%$ THAT) so the kit will be going back to CPP tomorrow.
I did a search, but all I find is disc conversions or booster installs and not the brake lines. Also do I need to run the whole line from front to back or just use a piece with a union? |
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05-28-2008, 09:05 AM
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Re: Brake Lines
I just finished the project this weekend. I had done the 5 lug disc conversion from a square body truck. So of course, I changed the brake booster and master cylinder too along with prop. valve all from the square body. My 69 had the same prop valve as you have in the pics where one line is for the rear and the other to the front brakes. I ran the one to the rear with a union but had to run two individuals to the front because thats how the square bodies are. Pretty simple... took two lines, bent them, and took the t adapter off and ran one line to the left and the other to the right. any questions let me know i could try to guide you thru any obsticles.
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05-28-2008, 09:49 AM
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Re: Brake Lines
Tried to bend and flare a line using the kit from CPP. When I tried to flare, all I did was expand the line opening, no flareing. Also what year brake lines did you use?
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05-28-2008, 01:32 PM
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Re: Brake Lines
I am doing the same thing ( I guess ) . I have a booster setup off a 72 , but what I want to know is where or how did you run your new lines to the rear ( Disk on 4 corners ) . I don't have any lines to run back now . I am going to need new 1's and the clips that hold them to the frame ( gas line to ) . So what I am wanting to know is where can I get new , good used lines or make them myself ? The frame should be back from powder coating this week . I want to get everything in line to go back on . I needs a good Blazer gas tank too . I am having new trailing arms made ( lucky me FREE ) by my son who works in a fab shop , got the rear axles turned down going with 5 lug . going with caprice brakes on the rear . So right now I am just
 and trying to get every thing to gather
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05-28-2008, 01:48 PM
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Re: Brake Lines
This is where I bought my kit. Great prices, great fit & great customer support. No fabbing. Went right in.
http://www.finelinesinc.com/
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05-28-2008, 05:44 PM
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05-28-2008, 09:39 PM
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Re: Brake Lines
I tried finding me receipt for my line kit, but couldn't. Give the a email or call them. They will set you up. Mine fit perfect from front to back. They have a kit for disk conversion for 67/70 trucks.
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05-28-2008, 10:56 PM
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Re: Brake Lines
I spliced my front and rear lines in with a union approximately 8" above the frame and bent my own lines from there. piece of cake with practice.
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05-28-2008, 11:14 PM
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Re: Brake Lines
The bending of the line I can get close to what I need, the flaring is the pain.
When I flared a pratice tube, all I did was make the opening wider, no flare what so ever. |
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05-29-2008, 12:56 AM
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Re: Brake Lines
Trying to double flare small stainless lines without a hydraulic flaring tool is an exercise in futility.
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05-29-2008, 01:11 AM
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05-29-2008, 01:43 AM
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Re: Brake Lines
If I'm not mistaken, you can single flare a stainless steel brake line. Double flare are for straight steel brake lines.
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05-29-2008, 03:22 AM
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05-29-2008, 02:04 PM
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 . any way i got all my lines from www.inlinetube.com after i found out my rear end wasn't oringal and the lines for 71 woulnd/t fit they custom bent the rear end lines for me for like 10 buxs more
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Re: Brake Lines
I used www.inlinetube.com.
They seem to be cheaper than the other place metioned and I really liked their customoer service, so much that I will be ordering from them again in the near future. Full stainless brake line kit $185 or $155 for stock compared to $206 for stainless on the other site.
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05-29-2008, 07:24 AM
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Re: Brake Lines
I bought the complete kit, but I called and had the package modiied for my truck. I have a 67 frame, and a72 suspention. I bought the booster kit from Brothers.
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05-29-2008, 02:11 PM
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Re: Brake Lines
All I can say is I paid $100 for the complete kit including mc lines at http://www.finelinesinc.com/
Email or call them and they will set you up. If not, then you can buy the "higher priced spread"....
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06-01-2008, 02:56 AM
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06-02-2008, 04:50 AM
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06-02-2008, 04:54 AM
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Re: Brake Lines
1 more thing do your lines going to frame to the inside or outside of the frame? Pictures would be nice of lines, upper control arm area both sides front and back views, something like I took.
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06-02-2008, 10:31 AM
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06-10-2008, 04:52 PM
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Brake lines came today, no pictures or instructions. I will take pictures of the frame and lines. Need to figure out how to run the lines. |
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06-02-2008, 02:12 PM
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06-02-2008, 03:20 PM
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Re: Brake Lines
Found this pic of brake setup for 71-72 hope it helps.
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