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Join Date: May 2010
Location: nw SanAntonio, TX
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rear brake lines
My brakes are a mess. The 3/16" brake lines on the rear axle were so bad that when I tried to loosen them to replace the wheel cylinders, one "pretzel twisted". So, I will be replacing them, obviously.
But here is my question. I am betting that the original steel brake line to the rear was 1/4". Can someone confirm that? If I am right, then the rear flexible brake hose went from the 1/4" line to the "T" fitting reduction to 3/16" lines on the axle. Therefore, if I order an original rear brake hose, it would have the correct fittings to accomplish this, right? Someone replaced the original rear steel brake line on mine. I can tell because they are the sections of 3/16" steel line like you find at the parts store joined by fittings. Thanks in advance, Lou |
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Iron Ridge, WI
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Re: rear brake lines
Rear lines are 3/16 on most trucks
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Location: Southeast Michigan
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Re: rear brake lines
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: nw SanAntonio, TX
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Re: rear brake lines
Good info, thanks. I am installing a Corvette style m/c with a combination valve that has a 3/8-24 inverted flare for the rear line. Got some 1/4" brake line that I will run from there to the back brake hose. So, I need a fitting to go from 3/8-24 to 1/4" brake line then a 1/4" fitting to fit the rear hose. Trouble is, it is hard to find a "good auto parts store" anymore that carries all those neat fittings. Anybody got a good website source?
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Location: Southeast Michigan
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Re: rear brake lines
I recently replaced the rear brake hose with the brass adapter fitting on my '66 C10. I even more recently replaced the hose and the two original steel lines on the axle when I upgraded to rear disc. It is all in like-new condition (from a 50K California truck) and I'd be willing to give it all to you for the cost of shipping. Interested or are you already set?
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: nw SanAntonio, TX
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Re: rear brake lines
Thank you for the offer. Just yesterday I got under the 'burb and made new 3/16" lines from the T and ordered a rear flex hose.
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