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I just redid my drums and am planning on putting a power booster unit on it. I have replaced all cylinder and hose for the wheels, but I am thinking of replacing the lines when I hook up the booster. Alsthough they are not leaking, I think I would feel more comforatable with new lines.
I noticed the Cevh Duty, maybe some others have premade lines from the brakes. I don'e have any bending or flaring tools at the moment and was wondering has any one used these premade lines or do you make your own. I'm not sure what the cost difference would be. Not even sure what tools/sizes I would need if I were to do my own. Suggestion/recommendations appreciated. Thanks
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I used the ones from Inline Tube. You can order from them direct. This is the same place Chevy Duty buys theirs from. They just drop ship them.
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I got mine from inline tube also, got the stainless, they were very helpful, and i like the lines,
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Oh yeah...Forgot to ask this with the first post...Looks like the front and rear axle aren't going to be a big problem, but my Chevy is still assembeled...How bad is it to run the lines with cab and bed still in place?
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It can be done, but like with anything automotive related it can become frusterating
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I hear that...Only thing that challenges us more is teenage girls (if they are yours)!!
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My 2 cents is that if you do build your own, make sure you spend the money for a good flaring kit. I had some taiwanese crapola set that wasn't strong enough to double flare. What a nightmare. I also ran my frame brake lines while my body was on. Be patient is the best advice. Lucky for me I had a lift on my ride so I could get under it easy!
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When we do street rod brakes, we use 3/16" brake tubing. When I start on my 68', I'll definately run my own lines.
I think pre-bent ones would be the easiest for when you have your sheet metal in place though. As far as doing your own lines and making your own double flares...we stopped making our own double flares and started joining the lines together using compression fittings. These are available at your local hardware store. Where I work, our hydraulics man seems to believe a brake line joint using compression fittings is more than adequate for handling the pressure. I have had no leaks at all in the 2 cars I have done using compression fittings. Of course this is all just my opinion but it might save some money and double-flaring is a pain.
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