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Old 05-16-2016, 10:54 PM   #1
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Re: Brake line size

The reason the rear line runs down the passenger side is that originally the it was a single resevoir master cyl. The lines ran in a continuos loop , with a dual reservoir its a split system, front -rear you can run rear line down drivers side, it makes for a cleaner installation.I like to use 3/16 line makes for a firmer pedal .
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Old 05-16-2016, 11:55 PM   #2
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Re: Brake line size

Sounds like I'll have to contact CPP and find out about bore size and other technical stuff. I'm pretty sure their vague instructions don't include that information. The Wilwood brakes, I'll have to re-read the instructions. Only recall the proportioning valve, bleed instructions, and component breakdown. Don't recall brake line size called out. Which brings up I need a disc/disc proportioning valve or a manually adjustable valve. I have a disc/drum which has never had fluid or mounted...yeah, picked that up in 1997 and never got to it. What can I say...long term procrastinator...

If I run the rear line down the drivers side, it might make for a cleaner installation. It also means I'll have to be more aware of where the fuel line will be routed and electrical running down the drivers side.

Anyone have a picture as to how the park brake cable is routed along the CPP trailing arm? It has a small open hole bracket off the trailing arm, but no retaining hardware. The original retaining hardware clamp/hardware doesn't look like it will work properly in their trailing arm.
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Old 05-17-2016, 09:21 AM   #3
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Re: Brake line size

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The reason the rear line runs down the passenger side is that originally the it was a single resevoir master cyl. The lines ran in a continuos loop , with a dual reservoir its a split system, front -rear you can run rear line down drivers side, it makes for a cleaner installation.I like to use 3/16 line makes for a firmer pedal .
That statement about running the brake line down the driver's side is just what I needed to see this morning. After spending an hour under my truck this morning figuring out how to make a '66 truck with a '72 cross member with a custom proportioning valve setup work for the rear, yeah...
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Old 05-17-2016, 09:49 AM   #4
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Re: Brake line size

Hey R W works out real clean, on the rear crossmember just pop a new hole on the drivers side mirror image to the one on pass side and relocate tab on axle to drivers side.
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