Brake Lines

[byrd]

Unless you have a 71-2 x-member, no the 71-2 lines will not work for your application. The brake lines 67-70 are in the rear of the front x-member and 71-2 are on the front of the x-member

[Gulf Rat]

well are your lines going to the front or rear of the cross member. mine are in the rear and it's a 71.

Gulf Rat

[Gulf Rat]

Here's my rusty old 71, but as you can see lines go down to the back of cross member.









Gulf Rat

[byrd]

THey all go down the back,but the 71-2 go over the x-member and across the front to the caliper, the 67-70 stay on the back side of the x-member, look at the pics on this page and you will see my 67 truck with a 72 x-member and discs.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=209710&page=2

Also in the 2nd pic you posted of your 71 showing the shock up close, see the little flipped up tab at the end of the x-member without a hole in it? That is where the 67-70 hard line would stop and changeover to flexible lines to the drum. That same flipped up tab is on the front and back of the x-member, again 67-70 used the back tab, and 71-2 used the front tab.

[Gulf Rat]

Originally Posted by byrd

THey all go down the back,but the 71-2 go over the x-member and across the front to the caliper, the 67-70 stay on the back side of the x-member, look at the pics on this page and you will see my 67 truck with a 72 x-member and discs.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=209710&page=2

Also in the 2nd pic you posted of your 71 showing the shock up close, see the little flipped up tab at the end of the x-member without a hole in it? That is where the 67-70 hard line would stop and changeover to flexible lines to the drum. That same flipped up tab is on the front and back of the x-member, again 67-70 used the back tab, and 71-2 used the front tab.

k, well if he is changing all the lines does it matter? BTW that frame looks great, soon I'll be get there.

Gulf Rat

[byrd]

Originally Posted by Gulf Rat

k, well if he is changing all the lines does it matter? BTW that frame looks great, soon I'll be get there.

Gulf Rat

Yes you still have to use the correct lines for the year x-member you have, discs or not. The little tabs I mentioned are on both front and back,but will only have the hole in either the front or back.

Thank you on the comments on my frame, it was a lot of work.

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by 70GMCer

All I can say is I paid $100 for the complete kit including mc lines at http://www.finelinesinc.com/
Email or call them and they will set you up. If not, then you can buy the "higher priced spread"....

How long did it take for FineLines to send the brake lines?

[Gulf Rat]

Originally Posted by VDOG

How long did it take for FineLines to send the brake lines?

I got mine in 3 days, if your going to do this pick a year 71 or 72 get your lines we all here can help you with pic's or fab ideas if needed. Lets get your brakes on and working! Hard to drive without good brakes.

Gulf Rat

[Gulf Rat]

1 more thing do your lines going to frame to the inside or outside of the frame? Pictures would be nice of lines, upper control arm area both sides front and back views, something like I took.

Gulf Rat

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by Gulf Rat

1 more thing do your lines going to frame to the inside or outside of the frame? Pictures would be nice of lines, upper control arm area both sides front and back views, something like I took.

Gulf Rat

My lines run inside the frame and behind the crossmenber. I ordered my lines on Friday, but I think they were closed because my order on their page has showed pending ever since. I will check this morning.

[70GMCer]

Originally Posted by VDOG

How long did it take for FineLines to send the brake lines?

I bought mine at a show they were at. Check there show schedule. They might be near you. They also give show discount prices.

[Gulf Rat]

Found this pic of brake setup for 71-72 hope it helps.



Gulf Rat

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by Gulf Rat

Found this pic of brake setup for 71-72 hope it helps.
Attachment 364992
Gulf Rat

Thanks for the photo. My truck is a 69 and I talked to Bill at Finelines and he said I need the disc brake conversion set. There on the way. Hope this works cause im all out of options.

[tommypic]

talking lines where can I get the clips that hold them to the frame ? I am puttting fuel tank in rear too

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by tommypic

talking lines where can I get the clips that hold them to the frame ? I am puttting fuel tank in rear too

http://www.finelinesinc.com/

The above link is where I ordered my brake lines. They sell line clips also.
Give them a try? Or www.inlinetube.com, someone here used them.

[twotrucks]

If you don't change the crossmember all you have to do is fabricate some little brackets to secure the transition from the metal brake line to brake hose from the caliper. I have a 68 and used lines from finelinesinc for a 72 model.

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by Gulf Rat

1 more thing do your lines going to frame to the inside or outside of the frame? Pictures would be nice of lines, upper control arm area both sides front and back views, something like I took.

Gulf Rat

Brake lines came today, no pictures or instructions. I will take pictures of the frame and lines. Need to figure out how to run the lines.

[byrd]

Originally Posted by VDOG

Brake lines came today, no pictures or instructions. I will take pictures of the frame and lines. Need to figure out how to run the lines.

What was the total cost and what did you get? IE front only, rear only, or front and rear?

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by byrd

What was the total cost and what did you get? IE front only, rear only, or front and rear?

I got them from Finelines, the cost at first was $73 with shipping, but the hold up was they had to adjust the shipping cost for the west coast so it went to $78 Its called the Disc brake conversion kit. I needed the lines to connect to the proportation valve, so they connect at the uninos for the front and rear, I guess. Not complete front and rear lines.

[VDOG]

Did anyone else have to move headers or exhaust to install the prebent brakelines? Looks like thats what im going to have to do.

[cparman]

Great picture TCB-1!! If you look at this picture, you can see that TCB-1 used ONLY one of the front brake line ports. If you run a 3/16 line from the prop valve to the T located just inside the L.F. wheel that will supply the front disc brakes just fine. The other line 1/4" goes to the back.
do not be afraid of the infamous DOUBLE FLARE. It just takes a bit of practice. you can do this!!! I have a flaring kit I bought from Matco, and hated doing this until I did my last car. I made up my mind that I was doing it, and doing it well. Now it is just like scratching my elbow. Practice makes perfect. If you send me an email I will send you pics of my 69 with power disc brakes. They work, I double flared em, and it anit hard

[cparman]

VDOG, if you buy a line kit for the prop valve from Master Power Brakes, it will bolt to the valve with a little wiggeling. I really like those guys, and ask for Pat when you call . send me am email, or teach me how to post a pice and I'll show you my truck

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by cparman

VDOG, if you buy a line kit for the prop valve from Master Power Brakes, it will bolt to the valve with a little wiggeling. I really like those guys, and ask for Pat when you call . send me am email, or teach me how to post a pice and I'll show you my truck

Of course its an after thought now. I picked up an MC, prop and booster for $65 a couple of weeks ago. Got my old lines off.

The flaring tool you have is hydrallic im assuming.

[cparman]

VDOG I PM'd ya

[cparman]

my flaring tool is a plain old manual flaring tool. It does a good job on steel lines, but Stainless is a good bit tougher