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dalbers · 07-21-2010, 11:50 AM

I am going to replace all the trailing arm/rear end bushings and the brake lines on a frame I picked up. Where is the best place to get this stuff?

BarryB · 07-21-2010, 12:53 PM

I'd like to know the best place for brakelines myself. I know there are several vendors on board that sell these items but I'm not in the know of who or where they are.

dfwright · 07-21-2010, 01:21 PM

I bought my bushings from classicparts.com

The rubber brake lines, I bought locally through carquest.

I haven't done the hardlines yet, but there seems to be two recommendations I've seen. Most recommend buying the lines and bending your own. Those who do buy pre-bent lines usually mention inline tube.

I've also seen mentioned here that the pre-bent lines from LMC are inline brand.

rollinhard · 07-21-2010, 01:46 PM

The brake lines kit that i got with my project are from Fine Lines dont know if there any good but thats what ill be use'n

1968SWBBigBlock · 07-21-2010, 02:11 PM

My whole truck is done with lines from the right stuff
http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/RightStuff/Default.aspx
The last tube I picked up several weeks ago for another product was all made in the usa stuff
Dave also sells to Jegs, Summit and Chrysler amoungest others.
The back brake lines where spot on.

swierker · 07-21-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

I've also seen mentioned here that the pre-bent lines from LMC are inline brand.

This could be true but LMC is about $40 more than inline tube or GMCpauls for the full kit. Not sure if GMC Pauls is inline tube or not

capev86 · 07-21-2010, 04:31 PM

i replaced the rear hard lines on my 72 burb w/ coated lines from VIP and all 3 brake hoses went bye bye in favor of stainless braided ones from Inlinetube.com.

dalbers · 07-21-2010, 06:57 PM

How hard is it to do your own lines? I've never done em before.

ProStreet68SB · 07-21-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by swierker

This could be true but LMC is about $40 more than inline tube or GMCpauls for the full kit. Not sure if GMC Pauls is inline tube or not

dont quote me on this, but iirc inlinetube gets their truck kits from the right stuff.

Sammy · 07-21-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dalbers

How hard is it to do your own lines? I've never done em before.

Comments before seem that Dbl flaring brake lines require special tools and lots of trial and error. Why, take a chance to save a few bucks on something as important as stopping your truck at 70 MPH.
Inline tube is what I used on the GMC they were so close only slight adjustments required. I would use them again.

dalbers · 07-21-2010, 07:45 PM

good point sammy

**bigsnookmaster** · 07-21-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dalbers

How hard is it to do your own lines? I've never done em before.

I did my own, and with a good double flaring tool it isn't too bad,unless your using stainless. I also re-routed my lines, moving the rear line to the drivers side, and my front line to go in front of the crossmember, and back to the prop valve. This keeps all the brake lines away from headers and heat, we know heat kills brakes, so why cook the fluid? My .02

ERASER5 · 07-22-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

Comments before seem that Dbl flaring brake lines require special tools and lots of trial and error. Why, take a chance to save a few bucks on something as important as stopping your truck at 70 MPH.
Inline tube is what I used on the GMC they were so close only slight adjustments required. I would use them again.

??? A double flare is a piece of cake. Just follow the very simple instructions. I have done many for both my vehicles and customer's. Special tools, yes, but so what? A torque wrench is a special tool. I'll trust my flares in any vehicle, any time. Just because you bought something does not mean it is good. A close inspection of a flare is always required.

I highly recommend the nickle-copper alloy brake lines. No rust, easy to bend and flare (even for newbies). I just recently replace my brake lines from the ABS all the way back to the wheel cylinders on my Durango. And they were bubble flares at that. Perfect flare every time.

68gmsee · 07-22-2010, 09:04 AM

[QUOTE=ERASER5;4101074.... I highly recommend the nickle-copper alloy brake lines. No rust, easy to bend and flare (even for newbies)..............[/QUOTE]

Where do you get the nickle-copper alloy brake lines from?

ERASER5 · 07-22-2010, 10:20 PM

AutoZone carries it now. I bought the 25ft roll and cut to fit, flare, and bend.

Eastwood also has a pair of bending pliers for about $30. The pliers are perfect for the nickel-copper lines.

07-21-2010, 11:50 AM	#1
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	Brake lines and trailing arms I am going to replace all the trailing arm/rear end bushings and the brake lines on a frame I picked up. Where is the best place to get this stuff?

07-21-2010, 12:53 PM	#2
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Brake lines and trailing arms I'd like to know the best place for brakelines myself. I know there are several vendors on board that sell these items but I'm not in the know of who or where they are. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

07-21-2010, 01:21 PM	#3
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Brake lines and trailing arms I bought my bushings from classicparts.com The rubber brake lines, I bought locally through carquest. I haven't done the hardlines yet, but there seems to be two recommendations I've seen. Most recommend buying the lines and bending your own. Those who do buy pre-bent lines usually mention inline tube. I've also seen mentioned here that the pre-bent lines from LMC are inline brand. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017 Last edited by dfwright; 07-21-2010 at 01:24 PM.

07-21-2010, 01:46 PM	#4
rollinhard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 192	Re: Brake lines and trailing arms The brake lines kit that i got with my project are from Fine Lines dont know if there any good but thats what ill be use'n __________________ If you can't impress them with your inteligence, dazzle'm with your stupidity 1969 GMC lwb 2wheel drive can you say big stroker motor to come hehe

07-21-2010, 02:11 PM	#5
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Brake lines and trailing arms My whole truck is done with lines from the right stuff http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/RightStuff/Default.aspx The last tube I picked up several weeks ago for another product was all made in the usa stuff Dave also sells to Jegs, Summit and Chrysler amoungest others. The back brake lines where spot on. __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree Last edited by 1968SWBBigBlock; 07-21-2010 at 03:20 PM.

07-21-2010, 04:31 PM	#7
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Brake lines and trailing arms i replaced the rear hard lines on my 72 burb w/ coated lines from VIP and all 3 brake hoses went bye bye in favor of stainless braided ones from Inlinetube.com. Last edited by capev86; 07-21-2010 at 04:32 PM.

07-21-2010, 06:57 PM	#8
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	Re: Brake lines and trailing arms How hard is it to do your own lines? I've never done em before.

07-21-2010, 07:45 PM	#11
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	Re: Brake lines and trailing arms good point sammy

07-22-2010, 09:04 AM	#14
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Brake lines and trailing arms [QUOTE=ERASER5;4101074.... I highly recommend the nickle-copper alloy brake lines. No rust, easy to bend and flare (even for newbies)..............[/QUOTE] Where do you get the nickle-copper alloy brake lines from?

07-22-2010, 10:20 PM	#15
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Brake lines and trailing arms AutoZone carries it now. I bought the 25ft roll and cut to fit, flare, and bend. Eastwood also has a pair of bending pliers for about $30. The pliers are perfect for the nickel-copper lines. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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