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JUSBLAZ · 01-28-2008, 12:19 PM

What have some of you used for complete brake line replacements?

Stainless? Braided?

and where would be the best place to buy them? I need everything from front to back, and also fuel lines.

Any suggestions?

Jtrux · 01-28-2008, 12:41 PM

Run steel brake lines along the frame and when you need to go the axle use the stainless steel kits found on line (www.jackit.com for example). You want to run as little flexible line as possible ( the braided steel is considered flexible) because too much of it and a soft brake pedal will be the result. For fuel i've always wanted to run aluminum lines for heat disipation but it costs like twice as much, you can get it through summit in various colors I believe and sizes as well. Stock is 3/8's.

**jaros44sr** · 01-28-2008, 11:15 PM

WOW, there's a diamond in the rough, nice work!! I bought my steel lines from NAPA, not to hard of a project. I don't know if I would tackle SS, pretty hard to flare and bend, but you can buy prebent lines from different companies...

Let us know how you make out and post lotsa pics. Your project is looking good. J.

meathead95 · 01-29-2008, 01:02 AM

try www.inlinetube.com they will have everything you need.

DANTES JIMMY · 01-29-2008, 02:37 AM

As J Said I Helped A Buddy Redo A Ford F350 With Dana 60's And We Spent All Kinds Of Time Running That Flex Stainless Braid It Looked Real Trick
But There Was A Soft Pedal When All Said And Done
I Would Do Prebent Stainless If It Were Me It Looks Like You Are Going The Extra Mile On The Rest Of The Undercarriage

502tripower · 01-29-2008, 02:47 AM

Classic tube and some of the others are good resources but, I like to make my own. It is not that hard and a lot more cost effective and I think you get a better job. JMO Good Luck

itaintez · 01-29-2008, 09:35 AM

I need to replace mine too, but if you need a brake system; go to: http://www.hydratechbraking.com/ I just had one of these installed with a PSC hydraulic assist unit and switched to cross-over high steer in the process and she drove like a dream. I have other issues now, but those brakes stopped it on a dime and the steering doesn't have play any more, but I still get some feedback from the road - but not as bad as before. I am sure you already have something in mind, but I figured I'd share my success with hydratech and psc. I should mention that I do feel a slight difference in the brake pedal with engine rpm, but the system works great.

01-28-2008, 12:19 PM	#1
JUSBLAZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 98	Brake Line ideas What have some of you used for complete brake line replacements? Stainless? Braided? and where would be the best place to buy them? I need everything from front to back, and also fuel lines. Any suggestions? Attached Images

01-28-2008, 12:41 PM	#2
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Brake Line ideas Run steel brake lines along the frame and when you need to go the axle use the stainless steel kits found on line (www.jackit.com for example). You want to run as little flexible line as possible ( the braided steel is considered flexible) because too much of it and a soft brake pedal will be the result. For fuel i've always wanted to run aluminum lines for heat disipation but it costs like twice as much, you can get it through summit in various colors I believe and sizes as well. Stock is 3/8's. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-28-2008, 11:15 PM	#3
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,692	Re: Brake Line ideas WOW, there's a diamond in the rough, nice work!! I bought my steel lines from NAPA, not to hard of a project. I don't know if I would tackle SS, pretty hard to flare and bend, but you can buy prebent lines from different companies... Let us know how you make out and post lotsa pics. Your project is looking good. J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-29-2008, 01:02 AM	#4
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Brake Line ideas try www.inlinetube.com they will have everything you need. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

01-29-2008, 02:37 AM	#5
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Brake Line ideas As J Said I Helped A Buddy Redo A Ford F350 With Dana 60's And We Spent All Kinds Of Time Running That Flex Stainless Braid It Looked Real Trick But There Was A Soft Pedal When All Said And Done I Would Do Prebent Stainless If It Were Me It Looks Like You Are Going The Extra Mile On The Rest Of The Undercarriage

01-29-2008, 02:47 AM	#6
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Brake Line ideas Classic tube and some of the others are good resources but, I like to make my own. It is not that hard and a lot more cost effective and I think you get a better job. JMO Good Luck __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

01-29-2008, 09:35 AM	#7
itaintez Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 9	Re: Brake Line ideas I need to replace mine too, but if you need a brake system; go to: http://www.hydratechbraking.com/ I just had one of these installed with a PSC hydraulic assist unit and switched to cross-over high steer in the process and she drove like a dream. I have other issues now, but those brakes stopped it on a dime and the steering doesn't have play any more, but I still get some feedback from the road - but not as bad as before. I am sure you already have something in mind, but I figured I'd share my success with hydratech and psc. I should mention that I do feel a slight difference in the brake pedal with engine rpm, but the system works great.



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