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Cpp brake line kit blues!
Hey guys, im currently in the process of doing the disc brake conversion on my 70 c10, i ordered new brake lines from cpp, specifically part #6770flk..my question or concern is that now that i tried to throw them on, it seems like they are no where near the same as the originals (bend wise)..anybody else can chime in on this?? They're supposed to go in the original location right?
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
I have installed serveral of these kits, seems as if the lines get bent in shipping I always just bend them and make them fit in the factory clamps
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Cool! Thanks! Ill try and mess with it some more, after finals week of school!...another thing, i should probly loosen my headers right? They seem to get in the way, especially on the passenger side!!
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Yeah, I would remove/loosen anything that will interfere with the lines
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Mine don't fit quite right either. I'm in the middle of install. My front lines end up being too long and don't line up with where the rubber hose connects to the spring hat.
Another issue I'm having is the flare fitting on the end of the front line is not the dame size as the rubber line. Lame product. Won't be buying anything else from them |
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
It seems like lots of people have issues with the pre-bent lines, but I would have to say your biggest issue most likely is you ordered 71-72 lines for a 70 truck. There can be slight differences in the routing of the lines, fitting sizes, and such for ea. yr truck. Additionally your truck was drum brakes & your converting to disc. These pre-bent kits work best with totally stock trucks and you order for that specific yr truck. And they still have issues, some issues may stem from mid yr changes at the factory.
I have always bent my own, then if they don't fit I have no-one to blame but myself.... "LOL" Gary
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@gmc canuck, my lines run from behind the crossmember |
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Well hopefully you can get it sorted out, maybe just a bit of tweeking the lines this way and that, and some adpter fittings. You may also want to contact the vendor and see what the say ! I've read several threads on this site about similar issues with prebent lines, but then others have had no problems. My trucks have always been modified in some way, so I always bent my own.
Good Luck ! Gary
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Do the brake lines run infront of or behind the crossmember?
I could be wrong but I think disc brakes run infront of the crossmember and drum run behind the crossmember. |
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
I have the same kit as pictured above but in stainless. The lines run behind the cross member. I specified to them I was doing a disc brake conversion using 73+ calipers. My hard line fittings dont thread into the rubber lines. I had to go buy adapter fittings from a local hydraulic shop. Doesn't solve my issue of having the lateral line being too long. I will have to bend them up then back down. Defeats the purpose of buying a pre-bent kit.
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Hello guys
These lines don't fit like factory lines because there not there exactly what they state they are (convertion ) lines & I hope I'm not coming out sounding like a smart ass I just don't know how else to say it? So please no disrespect intended. I have done 3 of these kits already so now it's pretty easy for me but at first I also had problems so I understand how you guys feel. And the brake hoses do require adapter fittings why they are not included in the kit or why they don't tell you this when ordering the kit is beyond me? I just know on every kit I have ordered since the first I have had to ask & I have ordered it so that I have them with the brake kit. What I did the first time because I didn't want to wait on shipping or pay for shipping on a small item I just called them & asked what sizes I needed & just bought them at the local parts house. Hope this helps guys & happy holidays CPP is a good parts provider I just think there salesmen need to do a better job or need more training. |
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Yup.
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Nah, no worries fast&low thanks for chiming in!...i agree cpp does make good products i have their drop springs and spindles installed... Im curious to know if you remember what size adapters you used for the hoses, or maybe you can tell me what size i need for 72 rubber hoses??
Thanks again, and happy holidays |
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I wish I did buddy but I did mine 3 years ago & all my kits where on different vehicles so very different from each other.
The 1st was my 69 Olds Cutlass. The 2nd was my 64 Chevy Chevelle The 3rd was my 69 C10 fleet side. But if you call them & tell them what kit you have they'll be able to tell you right away & also I believe the driver side hard line is very short remove it & take it with you along with your brake hose so the guy at the parts store knows what your talking about & to make sure you get the right size. Good luck |
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
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I wrote a complaint letter to them about the fittings. Its not an expensive part but for me to run around to two different part stores and then finally getting a lead on a local hydraulic/hose shop is a waste of my time when they should have just been in the kit. I paid under 10 bucks for both fittings so for CPP it would cost them peanuts to include them into the kit. Time is money and you'll never get it back. The older I get the more I value my time. The product quality looks great so far, just the lack of instruction and things like this turn me away as a potential customer on my next go around. Quote:
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Glad to hear you got her going
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Thanks Gary!
Another reason I love this place ... the above response. Very thorough! Can you give me a back-of-the-envelope cost to get minimal tools and redo the WHOLE truck (C10 SWB). NOT in SS though, just something equivalent to OEM. The good news is that *most* of the original tubing is intact, so I may be able to get away with some splices and a few feet of tubing. OTOH, if it was recommended to go with all new tubing (this is a safety issue) I would go that route. Thank you a TON Gary! Barry |
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Thanks f&l
I have a 1970 C10 (manual brakes) and have upgraded the front end with a 1972 cross member, power brake booster, and disks. This may require a "hybrid" kit? I suppose a phone call to Inline (or ???) would help out. Is there a preferred clip that is used? The originals were badly rusted. Barry |
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Yes just get with inline there good people & tell them the system your running but I think you just need a OE front to rear line,OE rear line kit (On the diff) & front convertion line kit.
Also I would do my hoses while your there & inline has those also. Good luck |
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
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Convertion lines aren't perfect but they serve the purpose ![]() I think on mine I only got two line clips to work on the crossmember but with the ends cunected it held tight. If your not at ease with it get new clips & drill your own in as needed? Also make sure you're not touching on the headers at any point that wouldn't be good. |
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Re: Cpp brake line kit blues!
Glad to hear that your set.
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