front disc brake line size, switching from front drums? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chuck78 · 04-17-2009, 06:33 PM

If I were to upgrade my front drums to discs, would the factory steel line be too small for the discs? I realize I have to separate the lines at the Tee where the front and rear meet, but the remainder of the front lines, will they need to be ran in larger tubing for discs to function properly?

this was a good post about switching to a dual 4 wheel drum setup vs single reservoir:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=338777

62 short step · 04-17-2009, 09:37 PM

The stock lines should be good, I believe they are 3/16 up front.

joe231 · 04-17-2009, 10:41 PM

drums are typically the ones that need larger lines for more volume

04-17-2009, 06:33 PM	#1
Chuck78 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 197	front disc brake line size, switching from front drums? If I were to upgrade my front drums to discs, would the factory steel line be too small for the discs? I realize I have to separate the lines at the Tee where the front and rear meet, but the remainder of the front lines, will they need to be ran in larger tubing for discs to function properly? this was a good post about switching to a dual 4 wheel drum setup vs single reservoir: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=338777

04-17-2009, 09:37 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: front disc brake line size, switching from front drums? The stock lines should be good, I believe they are 3/16 up front. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

04-17-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: front disc brake line size, switching from front drums? drums are typically the ones that need larger lines for more volume __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 04-17-2009 at 10:42 PM.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.