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TruckinDaddy · 06-20-2005, 12:47 PM

The old farm truck is running, now it is time to make the thing stop. I have non-power, drum brakes all around. The front brakes have decent pressure, but I have not opened any of them up, yet, to see what is going on inside. The rear brakes are gone. The first problem I have to address is a busted front to rear steel line. As far as I know, all of the lines are original. I am considering replacing all of the brake lines with a complete set.

Anyone use one of the catalog sets to replace all of the steel brake lines? Good/bad experiences? Any helpful info about line replacement, before I jump in?

cdowns · 06-20-2005, 01:08 PM

i got a stainless set from lmc fit correctly and was easy to install

fastwillie 696969 · 06-20-2005, 01:16 PM

same here lmc kit

TruckinDaddy · 06-20-2005, 01:49 PM

cool. Good to know, thanks guys.

4tiresngas · 06-20-2005, 02:52 PM

I used InLineTube.com They went on pretty easy, and I just like being able to talk to someone on the phone who actually seems to know what they are talking about. I have yet to experience that with LMC.

motocrosschump · 06-21-2005, 03:57 PM

I was in the same situation as you a few months ago. except my steel lines were fine but the rubber ones were clogged.

oj70chevy · 06-21-2005, 04:40 PM

is there any differance in price?

TruckinDaddy · 06-21-2005, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motocrosschump

I was in the same situation as you a few months ago. except my steel lines were fine but the rubber ones were clogged.

My grand plan is to replace all of them, but we will see when I get under there.

68haywagon · 06-21-2005, 09:39 PM

I replaced my lines with stainless steel ones from inlinetube. They were about 98% correct....I needed to tweak them just a bit here and there. I also purchased the clip kit, I don't feel it was worth it. When I called them the guy I talked to said he had a 69 c-10 and seemed he knew what he was talking about. It's not hard to change them, I did mine with a new master cylinder in about 4 hours...would have been sooner but my brother kept screwing around. IMO I think the stainless is worth the extra money.

Good luck,
Mike

TruckinDaddy · 06-21-2005, 10:03 PM

4 hours? With the cab and bed on the frame? That is awesome. I was thinking it would be a whole weekend thing with the truck together.

Of course, when I try it, it MIGHT take me a whole weekend...

06-20-2005, 12:47 PM	#1
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Brake line replacement The old farm truck is running, now it is time to make the thing stop. I have non-power, drum brakes all around. The front brakes have decent pressure, but I have not opened any of them up, yet, to see what is going on inside. The rear brakes are gone. The first problem I have to address is a busted front to rear steel line. As far as I know, all of the lines are original. I am considering replacing all of the brake lines with a complete set. Anyone use one of the catalog sets to replace all of the steel brake lines? Good/bad experiences? Any helpful info about line replacement, before I jump in? __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

06-20-2005, 01:08 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i got a stainless set from lmc fit correctly and was easy to install __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-20-2005, 01:16 PM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	same here lmc kit __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-20-2005, 01:49 PM	#4
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	cool. Good to know, thanks guys. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

06-20-2005, 02:52 PM	#5
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	I used InLineTube.com They went on pretty easy, and I just like being able to talk to someone on the phone who actually seems to know what they are talking about. I have yet to experience that with LMC. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

06-21-2005, 03:57 PM	#6
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	I was in the same situation as you a few months ago. except my steel lines were fine but the rubber ones were clogged. __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

06-21-2005, 04:40 PM	#7
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	is there any differance in price? __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

06-21-2005, 09:39 PM	#9
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	I replaced my lines with stainless steel ones from inlinetube. They were about 98% correct....I needed to tweak them just a bit here and there. I also purchased the clip kit, I don't feel it was worth it. When I called them the guy I talked to said he had a 69 c-10 and seemed he knew what he was talking about. It's not hard to change them, I did mine with a new master cylinder in about 4 hours...would have been sooner but my brother kept screwing around. IMO I think the stainless is worth the extra money. Good luck, Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold Last edited by 68haywagon; 06-21-2005 at 09:40 PM.

06-21-2005, 10:03 PM	#10
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	4 hours? With the cab and bed on the frame? That is awesome. I was thinking it would be a whole weekend thing with the truck together. Of course, when I try it, it MIGHT take me a whole weekend... __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page



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