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texastrendz · 03-04-2010, 11:12 PM

anyone have any pictures of the brake line setup they used with the drop member. i ordered one from nate this week, mine will be a little diffrent from the 3.2, but still would like to see some pics, thanks.

**67cheby** · 03-05-2010, 11:28 AM

x2 i would like to see what you did also, i am assuming it will be all custom bent

jlaird · 03-05-2010, 12:44 PM

here's mine. You will see clamps for two lines where one is empty. That will be for the air line.

The brake lines are 3/16" stainless. They are terminated to a -3AN fitting to connect a braided stainless line to the caliper.

**67cheby** · 03-05-2010, 01:02 PM

man that is clean, i will be cheating off of you , thank you

nastyc10 · 03-05-2010, 01:47 PM

nice job jlaird! Where did u get those clamps from?

jlaird · 03-05-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nastyc10

nice job jlaird! Where did u get those clamps from?

http://www.made4uproducts.com/

Wild83C10 · 03-05-2010, 02:49 PM

Definitely some nice work.

I am using Russell line clamps. Link

mike14_07 · 03-05-2010, 03:06 PM

nate told me to use 73-80 model front lines but after seeing those, i may do that. i looks sick

jlaird · 03-05-2010, 07:09 PM

here are pics with the airlines installed. They are .25" stainless.

68 short step · 03-05-2010, 07:15 PM

i think i see some dust on there

.....very nice, just wondering if you flare the SS with a hydrolic 37* flare tool or a manual one. if its hydrolic where did you get it from...again very clean and nice

jlaird · 03-05-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

i think i see some dust on there

.....very nice, just wondering if you flare the SS with a hydrolic 37* flare tool or a manual one. if its hydrolic where did you get it from...again very clean and nice

The brake lines are 45 degree double flares with a manual tool. The hydraulic would be nice though! but pricey. The airlines are flareless Swagelok fittings.

bruce bruce · 03-05-2010, 08:00 PM

Nice work!

smashingchuck · 03-05-2010, 08:28 PM

what exact bender and flaring too are you using? I ended up buying a very nice (and VERY $$$) 37* for my air lines but now I still have to get one to do the brake lines.

jlaird · 03-05-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

what exact bender and flaring too are you using? I ended up buying a very nice (and VERY $$$) 37* for my air lines but now I still have to get one to do the brake lines.

Well the flaring tool I have I would not buy again. Its a great tool for steel, but a little wimpy when it comes to doing the stainless. It does it but you have to really show it who's boss!. Its a Snap-On/Blue Point flaring tool. If I were to buy another, I would look not further than Ridgid. I have a Ridged 37 degree flaring tool and that thing kicks 99.9% of the other brands butt. All my benders are also Ridgid. I will take picture for you guys in a second. Hold on...

jlaird · 03-05-2010, 10:54 PM

texastrendz · 03-05-2010, 11:45 PM

are you supposed to double flare stainless?

PBFAB.COM · 03-06-2010, 01:58 AM

Beautiful work! I will definitely be hitting you up for a possible tech. write up on the brake line install with pics and part numbers to put on my site. Awesome!!!

jlaird · 03-06-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by texastrendz

are you supposed to double flare stainless?

YES. If you order straight lengths of stainless line from company's like Inline Tube, it comes double flared.

Not being able to double flare stainless is a common misconception.

jlaird · 03-06-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Beautiful work! I will definitely be hitting you up for a possible tech. write up on the brake line install with pics and part numbers to put on my site. Awesome!!!

No problem, just let me know.

**lolife99** · 03-06-2010, 10:26 AM

Wow. You make it look easy!
I know for a fact it isn't.

The swagelok tubing is perfect for air lines.
I have some 3/8" swagelok tubing for mine,... but I think I like the looks of the 1/4" better.

I guess I haven't been keeping up with your build.
I'm glad to see you got a Dropmember for your truck.
With the high caliber build you're doing,... your truck deserved one.

Subscribing!

jlaird · 03-06-2010, 11:46 AM

keith,
I like what you did with the through frame fittings and bringing the soft line right to the frame. I wish I had thought of that!

So yes, I finally bit the bullet and got the dropmember for the exact reason you stated. I will update my build thread soon...I'm waiting on a part from Nate.

texastrendz · 03-06-2010, 11:59 AM

i used swagelock fittings on my dually project and could not stop them from leaking. let me tell you, you have to tighten the snot out of them. i hope you have better luck then i did. i was using 1/2 lines on my project with 200 psi pressure. maybe a smaller line and less pressure will be ok.

**lolife99** · 03-06-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by texastrendz

i used swagelock fittings on my dually project and could not stop them from leaking. let me tell you, you have to tighten the snot out of them. i hope you have better luck then i did. i was using 1/2 lines on my project with 200 psi pressure. maybe a smaller line and less pressure will be ok.

We use Swagelok fitting where I work all the time. Up to 3000psi.
They work great.
Usually just takes a turn and a half (8 flats on the hex nut) from finger tight, to make them leak proof.

**lolife99** · 03-06-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

keith,
I like what you did with the through frame fittings and bringing the soft line right to the frame. I wish I had thought of that!

So yes, I finally bit the bullet and got the dropmember for the exact reason you stated. I will update my build thread soon...I'm waiting on a part from Nate.

I still need to figure out a way to restrain the braided lines.
Maybe tie them to the upper a-arms like they did in the 73-87 trucks.
I really like the clamps from Made4You.
I ordered mine direct from Made4You,... but Summit Racing has them also.

**lolife99** · 03-06-2010, 04:00 PM

jlaird,... If you ever get a chance to purchase a Swagelok brand tubing bender, buy one. There is no better bender in the industry. The even have a little tab on them that can be clamped in a vice to free up that extra hand that you need,... and don't have. Ha.

03-04-2010, 11:12 PM	#1
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	brake lines with drop member anyone have any pictures of the brake line setup they used with the drop member. i ordered one from nate this week, mine will be a little diffrent from the 3.2, but still would like to see some pics, thanks.

03-05-2010, 11:28 AM	#2
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: brake lines with drop member x2 i would like to see what you did also, i am assuming it will be all custom bent __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-05-2010, 12:44 PM	#3
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: brake lines with drop member here's mine. You will see clamps for two lines where one is empty. That will be for the air line. The brake lines are 3/16" stainless. They are terminated to a -3AN fitting to connect a braided stainless line to the caliper.

03-05-2010, 01:02 PM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: brake lines with drop member man that is clean, i will be cheating off of you , thank you __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-05-2010, 01:47 PM	#5
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: brake lines with drop member nice job jlaird! Where did u get those clamps from?

03-05-2010, 02:49 PM	#7
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: brake lines with drop member Definitely some nice work. I am using Russell line clamps. Link __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time Last edited by Wild83C10; 03-05-2010 at 02:53 PM.

03-05-2010, 03:06 PM	#8
mike14_07 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, TX Posts: 268	Re: brake lines with drop member nate told me to use 73-80 model front lines but after seeing those, i may do that. i looks sick Last edited by mike14_07; 03-05-2010 at 03:08 PM.

03-05-2010, 07:09 PM	#9
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: brake lines with drop member here are pics with the airlines installed. They are .25" stainless.

03-05-2010, 07:15 PM	#10
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: brake lines with drop member i think i see some dust on there .....very nice, just wondering if you flare the SS with a hydrolic 37* flare tool or a manual one. if its hydrolic where did you get it from...again very clean and nice

03-05-2010, 08:00 PM	#12
bruce bruce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 180	Re: brake lines with drop member Nice work!

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smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: brake lines with drop member what exact bender and flaring too are you using? I ended up buying a very nice (and VERY $$$) 37* for my air lines but now I still have to get one to do the brake lines. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

03-05-2010, 10:54 PM	#15
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: brake lines with drop member

03-05-2010, 11:45 PM	#16
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: brake lines with drop member are you supposed to double flare stainless?

03-06-2010, 01:58 AM	#17
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: brake lines with drop member Beautiful work! I will definitely be hitting you up for a possible tech. write up on the brake line install with pics and part numbers to put on my site. Awesome!!! __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-06-2010, 10:26 AM	#20
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,716	Re: brake lines with drop member Wow. You make it look easy! I know for a fact it isn't. The swagelok tubing is perfect for air lines. I have some 3/8" swagelok tubing for mine,... but I think I like the looks of the 1/4" better. I guess I haven't been keeping up with your build. I'm glad to see you got a Dropmember for your truck. With the high caliber build you're doing,... your truck deserved one. Subscribing! Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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03-06-2010, 11:46 AM	#21
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: brake lines with drop member keith, I like what you did with the through frame fittings and bringing the soft line right to the frame. I wish I had thought of that! So yes, I finally bit the bullet and got the dropmember for the exact reason you stated. I will update my build thread soon...I'm waiting on a part from Nate. Last edited by jlaird; 03-06-2010 at 11:54 AM.

03-06-2010, 11:59 AM	#22
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: brake lines with drop member i used swagelock fittings on my dually project and could not stop them from leaking. let me tell you, you have to tighten the snot out of them. i hope you have better luck then i did. i was using 1/2 lines on my project with 200 psi pressure. maybe a smaller line and less pressure will be ok.

03-06-2010, 04:00 PM	#25
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,716	Re: brake lines with drop member jlaird,... If you ever get a chance to purchase a Swagelok brand tubing bender, buy one. There is no better bender in the industry. The even have a little tab on them that can be clamped in a vice to free up that extra hand that you need,... and don't have. Ha. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-06-2010 at 04:01 PM.

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