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11-15-2006, 05:56 PM
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brake line question
I need to replace my hard brake line in the rear the drivers side 68 longbed 2x4. Do I have to buy prebent? If not can I buy a line at a parts store? If so anyone know how long and what size I need? I have a tubing bender and I think I can do it ok just not sure what to ask for at the parts store? It is the line that goes from the dis block over the differential to the drivers rear.
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11-15-2006, 07:49 PM
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Re: brake line question
Measure the distance the line has to go and buy the closest size premade straight line that is longer. Should be 3/16" diameter. Also get a double flare tool and you can cut and flare it yourself to the proper legnth. They are about $20 at Napa. I cut the line with the same tubing cutter I use for cutting copper plumbing pipe. I ended up replacing all my hard brake lines, trans cooler lines too, with hand cut and bent lines from Napa.
Bob
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11-15-2006, 09:53 PM
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Re: brake line question
The line is cheaper at autozone. I bought some at autozone just last night and it was under $15.00 bucks for about three pieces, 20", 40" and 60". The double flaring tool was a loan a tool for $25.00 and the pipe bender was $10.00 loaner.
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11-15-2006, 11:26 PM
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Re: brake line question
Don't waste your $$ on the cheapy flare tools at the autoparts store. Either rent the good ones or go buy one. You will end up destroying the cheap junk in a hurry and ruining good lines while you are at it. Been there, done that. I bought a mid-priced ($80) KD Tools double-flaring tool and it has been a stellar performer.
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-Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals... |
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11-15-2006, 11:38 PM
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Re: brake line question
Unless you have to fix this line tomorrow, I woud buy a prebent line. They are not that expensive and the ones that I have used fit like a charm. I am sure you that the money you spend on the prebent line will far outweigh the grief and agrivation of bending your own and making double flare on the ends. I just put all new lines on my project, brake, fuel, and vapor, and the fit was better than the orginal lines.
Save yourself the trouble get a prebent. Last edited by 72swbcamo; 11-15-2006 at 11:40 PM. |
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