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from_the_edge · 06-22-2004, 12:08 AM

Hey all well a few choices I have to make
I have the front control arms and new ball joints installed and the dif is re bearing and sealed. Now do I run brake lines and put in my calipers and wheel cyl or do I start on the body and leave the hyd. til last.
The truck will not be ready for the road for about a year and a half or so
The frame will be stored inside a shop but will things start to dry out by the time I am ready to drive it?
Please share your point of view on how and what order you did your 2 year projects
Thanks in Advance

Mike

krue · 06-22-2004, 04:54 PM

If you installed them and bled your brakes I don't see a problem. On the other hand I don't see a problem with waiting. I guess that's a lot of help, eh?

Vince M · 06-22-2004, 06:02 PM

I don't think it really matters but personally I would go with finishing everything while you have easy access. I'm working my way from the ground up.

*Gee_Emm* · 06-22-2004, 06:48 PM

I would finish the frame off and get it out of the way. Can't really bleed the brakes without a MC hooked up. I don't see how brakes and stuff can dry out, if you are worried about them drying out put a layer of brake fluid or oil on.

cdowns · 06-22-2004, 06:56 PM

i would do the brakes now while it's easier access

the other thing i've learned about my 2year projects is to allow at least 4 to 5 years to get them done

*Gee_Emm* · 06-22-2004, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

the other thing i've learned about my 2year projects is to allow at least 4 to 5 years to get them done

Very true, at least double the time you think it will get done in.

cableguy0 · 06-22-2004, 07:05 PM

if you do put all the brake stuff on now DO NOT put brake fluid in and bleed the system you can bolt everything on just leave it empty. when brake fluid sits in one for long periods of time it does bad things to rubber hoses seals and so on swells them and will basically eat them away.

from_the_edge · 06-22-2004, 07:07 PM

thanks for the insight guys I think I will finish the frame first brakes and all

krue · 06-22-2004, 07:52 PM

I knew if I posted here everyone would jump on to tell you what was wrong with what I said!

*Gee_Emm* · 06-22-2004, 09:27 PM

Don't worry, you will learn some day :p :p :p :p :p

krue · 06-22-2004, 09:38 PM

At least the man got some answers, that's more important than my puny ego!

WB72 · 06-22-2004, 10:23 PM

I can't see how the fluid will harm the system. My truck has had brake fluid in it for 32 years.

06-22-2004, 12:08 AM	#1
from_the_edge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St.Adolphe Manitoba Posts: 70	2 year project question Hey all well a few choices I have to make I have the front control arms and new ball joints installed and the dif is re bearing and sealed. Now do I run brake lines and put in my calipers and wheel cyl or do I start on the body and leave the hyd. til last. The truck will not be ready for the road for about a year and a half or so The frame will be stored inside a shop but will things start to dry out by the time I am ready to drive it? Please share your point of view on how and what order you did your 2 year projects Thanks in Advance Mike __________________ 71 Chevy 1/2 ton work in progress 96 Sunfire 03 Montana the truck is a mess but good times ahead

06-22-2004, 04:54 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	If you installed them and bled your brakes I don't see a problem. On the other hand I don't see a problem with waiting. I guess that's a lot of help, eh? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-22-2004, 06:02 PM	#3
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I don't think it really matters but personally I would go with finishing everything while you have easy access. I'm working my way from the ground up. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

06-22-2004, 06:56 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i would do the brakes now while it's easier access the other thing i've learned about my 2year projects is to allow at least 4 to 5 years to get them done __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-22-2004, 07:05 PM	#7
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	if you do put all the brake stuff on now DO NOT put brake fluid in and bleed the system you can bolt everything on just leave it empty. when brake fluid sits in one for long periods of time it does bad things to rubber hoses seals and so on swells them and will basically eat them away. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

06-22-2004, 06:48 PM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	I would finish the frame off and get it out of the way. Can't really bleed the brakes without a MC hooked up. I don't see how brakes and stuff can dry out, if you are worried about them drying out put a layer of brake fluid or oil on.

06-22-2004, 07:07 PM	#8
from_the_edge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St.Adolphe Manitoba Posts: 70	thanks for the insight guys I think I will finish the frame first brakes and all __________________ 71 Chevy 1/2 ton work in progress 96 Sunfire 03 Montana the truck is a mess but good times ahead

06-22-2004, 07:52 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I knew if I posted here everyone would jump on to tell you what was wrong with what I said! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-22-2004, 09:27 PM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Don't worry, you will learn some day :p :p :p :p :p

06-22-2004, 09:38 PM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	At least the man got some answers, that's more important than my puny ego! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-22-2004, 10:23 PM	#12
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	I can't see how the fluid will harm the system. My truck has had brake fluid in it for 32 years. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA



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