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lost wages · 11-08-2002, 05:46 AM

i bought a set of stainless steel brake lines from inline tube, like every real hotrodder, they set in the box for almost a year before i got around to them. The lines for the rear axle pass each other by about 6 inches, they ore to long, my truck is a 68 with a 71 rear axle, i emailed them and told them my problem, no reply, called them and told them my problem, they asked me to send pictures, which i did, and they would call me back, a week goes by and i call them, they tell me the tech looked at the pictures and declared that they are they right lines for a 71 truck axle but they say thats not the axle i have! It came out of a 71, it bolted up, codes on axle say 71, wtf. I know these line arent right and i feel like they dont care if they are or not. I told him the code numbers on the axle and told them to vrify it them selves. They then procceded to tell me the tech was out of town and they would call me monday, i will probably have to call them again. Any advice on getting them to correct this?

the-wreck · 11-08-2002, 07:30 AM

Those are definatly the WRONG lines. You will have to be persistant with them. Better yet, return them and deal with a better company.

I bought a set of front lines from them and they didnt fit. I went back and forth with them about getting the right lines. They kept saying 'there the right ones'. They didnt really want to fix the situation. I sold the lines and bought some from fine lines. Funny thing is Fine's line didnt fit either but they bent over backwards to fix them and they did.

The fine line guy said he has a lot of customers who bought In-Lines and were very unhappy with there customer service.

72ChevyCheyenne · 11-08-2002, 08:18 AM

It looks like the line on the passenger side is correct. The Drivers side is not the correct line. I just purchased the complete set from inline and as you can see from the picture, they fit perfectly. I would suggest you send them the pics of my lines along with yours to show the difference.

72ChevyCheyenne · 11-08-2002, 08:19 AM

Another angle.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 11-08-2002, 10:02 AM

What they sent you is a 68 driver side and a 71 passenger side, the brake line 3 line T connector is different between 68 (is on the passenger axle tube) and 71 ( is by the center section)

**1971Stepside** · 11-08-2002, 04:07 PM

OK, now I'm confused. My axle (12 Bolt in a 71) has the T bracket welded to the passenger side axle tube. About where lostwages two lines cross. Mine does not look like 72 Cheyennes. Hmmmmm, does anyone have a good picture of the brakes lines on there 12 bolt that might show the two different set ups? I'm curious to see both setups a little closer. I know my line secured to the pumkin cover with a little retainer dodad, but did not meet up with its brother and sister there. I was planning on ordering my inline lines in a few weeks and don't want to run into the same trouble lostwages is.

72gmcshorty · 11-08-2002, 04:33 PM

For a cost of about 10-20 bucks bend your own lines. I did and they look great. Keep the old lines as a reference to shape.

JoetheMobster · 11-08-2002, 04:38 PM

I agree with 72gmcshorty, if you want a low cost setup. Maybe you can keep the one line that's for a '71, and make the other. And damnit, no kinks!

Nothing like almost finishing a line, and then for some dumb reason, pushing the limits and kinking it! Done that once on an old '78 F*rd Esquire wagon. (first car)

*Fast68Chevy* · 11-08-2002, 07:27 PM

yeah axle lines changed in middle of the 67-72 run, some bolted bracket to cover bolt and some had welded bracket to axle tube

bending and flaring tubing is simple and inexpensive, i wish i knew why ppl fork over big bucks for something they can do for pennies,

interesting,,.

*Shane* · 11-08-2002, 07:56 PM

I bought the kit from In-Line tube because it is Stainless Steel. From what i could see, Stainless Steel is not readily available at your local parts house...or at least not around here...that is pre-flared. Thats the reason I went with a "pre-bent/pre-flared" kit from In-Line.

**BIG ORANGE** · 11-08-2002, 10:35 PM

I was buy a SS kit from Brother's in there catalog they have the yr. models and part # for the product,has anyone used there kits or know anything about them?

lux hauler · 11-08-2002, 11:10 PM

Here is the brake line set-up on my '72 w/aux helper springs (not sure if the lines are different for the aux springs or not).

Sorry.......it's kinda blurry

**1971Stepside** · 11-14-2002, 12:18 AM

I put lost wages lines on my axle tonight to see the difference in why the don't fit his 71 axle. They seem to be good for mine. This one is confusing me. I have the tab on my axle and he doesn't. I see a couple of you have lines that meet on the pumkin......is the pre 70 rearend more narrow??

**1971Stepside** · 11-14-2002, 12:20 AM

Hmmmm....

Slammed67 · 11-14-2002, 01:07 AM

Hey Fast,

Why do people fork over the "big bucks"? Well, pre-bent stainless lines look better, will last longer, and it's well worth it to me not to have to bend all those lines. Stainless steel doesn't rust like your typical steel brake line does. A pre-bent set of lines isn't that expensive anyway. Make sense?

lost wages · 11-14-2002, 02:12 AM

what the hey? i bought this rear end from joes junk and it was suppose to be a 71? any one have any ideas on what rear axle i have? numbers should be on it? helpppppppppp!!!!!

**Joesjunk** · 11-14-2002, 06:21 PM

I looked up your rearend #"s on your other post and they say 1971 3:73. Mabey it was an early or late production truck??? I have inline tube lines on my 1971 4x4 and they fit great. Good luck.

jmil1974 · 11-15-2002, 03:54 PM

If I had had the "big bucks", I would have gotten pre-bent lines too. Of course, this along wth wiring is not one of my strong points. My front lines are new steel but they look like a**. None of my local stores had the right length so I made do and just added some loops to shorten them! LOL No kinks but it does ok. I DO hate that my new reman. master cyl. leaks/weeps from the cap though! grrrr

I hate brake lines, esp. bending them. In the future, I'll get pre bent or braided stainless flex lines.

11-08-2002, 05:46 AM	#1
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	inline tube brake lines dont fit!!! i bought a set of stainless steel brake lines from inline tube, like every real hotrodder, they set in the box for almost a year before i got around to them. The lines for the rear axle pass each other by about 6 inches, they ore to long, my truck is a 68 with a 71 rear axle, i emailed them and told them my problem, no reply, called them and told them my problem, they asked me to send pictures, which i did, and they would call me back, a week goes by and i call them, they tell me the tech looked at the pictures and declared that they are they right lines for a 71 truck axle but they say thats not the axle i have! It came out of a 71, it bolted up, codes on axle say 71, wtf. I know these line arent right and i feel like they dont care if they are or not. I told him the code numbers on the axle and told them to vrify it them selves. They then procceded to tell me the tech was out of town and they would call me monday, i will probably have to call them again. Any advice on getting them to correct this? Attached Images

11-08-2002, 08:18 AM	#3
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	It looks like the line on the passenger side is correct. The Drivers side is not the correct line. I just purchased the complete set from inline and as you can see from the picture, they fit perfectly. I would suggest you send them the pics of my lines along with yours to show the difference. Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

11-08-2002, 08:19 AM	#4
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Another angle. Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

11-08-2002, 10:02 AM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	What they sent you is a 68 driver side and a 71 passenger side, the brake line 3 line T connector is different between 68 (is on the passenger axle tube) and 71 ( is by the center section) __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

11-08-2002, 04:07 PM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	OK, now I'm confused. My axle (12 Bolt in a 71) has the T bracket welded to the passenger side axle tube. About where lostwages two lines cross. Mine does not look like 72 Cheyennes. Hmmmmm, does anyone have a good picture of the brakes lines on there 12 bolt that might show the two different set ups? I'm curious to see both setups a little closer. I know my line secured to the pumkin cover with a little retainer dodad, but did not meet up with its brother and sister there. I was planning on ordering my inline lines in a few weeks and don't want to run into the same trouble lostwages is. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." Last edited by 1971Stepside; 11-08-2002 at 04:10 PM.

11-08-2002, 07:30 AM	#2
the-wreck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: LI New York Posts: 159	Those are definatly the WRONG lines. You will have to be persistant with them. Better yet, return them and deal with a better company. I bought a set of front lines from them and they didnt fit. I went back and forth with them about getting the right lines. They kept saying 'there the right ones'. They didnt really want to fix the situation. I sold the lines and bought some from fine lines. Funny thing is Fine's line didnt fit either but they bent over backwards to fix them and they did. The fine line guy said he has a lot of customers who bought In-Lines and were very unhappy with there customer service.

11-08-2002, 04:33 PM	#7
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	For a cost of about 10-20 bucks bend your own lines. I did and they look great. Keep the old lines as a reference to shape. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

11-08-2002, 04:38 PM	#8
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	I agree with 72gmcshorty, if you want a low cost setup. Maybe you can keep the one line that's for a '71, and make the other. And damnit, no kinks! Nothing like almost finishing a line, and then for some dumb reason, pushing the limits and kinking it! Done that once on an old '78 F*rd Esquire wagon. (first car) __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

11-08-2002, 07:27 PM	#9
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	yeah axle lines changed in middle of the 67-72 run, some bolted bracket to cover bolt and some had welded bracket to axle tube bending and flaring tubing is simple and inexpensive, i wish i knew why ppl fork over big bucks for something they can do for pennies, interesting,,.

11-08-2002, 07:56 PM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I bought the kit from In-Line tube because it is Stainless Steel. From what i could see, Stainless Steel is not readily available at your local parts house...or at least not around here...that is pre-flared. Thats the reason I went with a "pre-bent/pre-flared" kit from In-Line.

11-08-2002, 10:35 PM	#11
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	What do yall think I was buy a SS kit from Brother's in there catalog they have the yr. models and part # for the product,has anyone used there kits or know anything about them? __________________ Things happen for a reason!

11-08-2002, 11:10 PM	#12
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Here is the brake line set-up on my '72 w/aux helper springs (not sure if the lines are different for the aux springs or not). Sorry.......it's kinda blurry Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

11-14-2002, 12:18 AM	#13
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Posting here in case email didn't work I put lost wages lines on my axle tonight to see the difference in why the don't fit his 71 axle. They seem to be good for mine. This one is confusing me. I have the tab on my axle and he doesn't. I see a couple of you have lines that meet on the pumkin......is the pre 70 rearend more narrow?? Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-14-2002, 12:20 AM	#14
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Pic 2 Hmmmm.... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-14-2002, 01:07 AM	#15
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Hey Fast, Why do people fork over the "big bucks"? Well, pre-bent stainless lines look better, will last longer, and it's well worth it to me not to have to bend all those lines. Stainless steel doesn't rust like your typical steel brake line does. A pre-bent set of lines isn't that expensive anyway. Make sense? __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra



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11-14-2002, 02:12 AM	#16
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	what the hey? i bought this rear end from joes junk and it was suppose to be a 71? any one have any ideas on what rear axle i have? numbers should be on it? helpppppppppp!!!!!

11-14-2002, 06:21 PM	#17
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	I looked up your rearend #"s on your other post and they say 1971 3:73. Mabey it was an early or late production truck??? I have inline tube lines on my 1971 4x4 and they fit great. Good luck. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-15-2002, 03:54 PM	#18
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	If I had had the "big bucks", I would have gotten pre-bent lines too. Of course, this along wth wiring is not one of my strong points. My front lines are new steel but they look like a**. None of my local stores had the right length so I made do and just added some loops to shorten them! LOL No kinks but it does ok. I DO hate that my new reman. master cyl. leaks/weeps from the cap though! grrrr I hate brake lines, esp. bending them. In the future, I'll get pre bent or braided stainless flex lines. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

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