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Old 08-24-2010, 08:50 AM   #1
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Twisted Brake Line

I was replacing the rear rubber brake hose on my 71 Chev swb and I twisted the metal brake line just in front of the 90 degree turn going to the rear axel. Is there anyway to put a union (junction) in the line and replace the last foot or so of the line or will I need to get the entire line?
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Old 08-24-2010, 09:38 AM   #2
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Re: Twisted Brake Line

Buy a straight line ,and bend it to fit. You can borrow a flair tool from Auto Zone.
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Old 08-24-2010, 10:57 AM   #3
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Re: Twisted Brake Line

You can replace the last foot or so. just make sure you get the right size and length tubing, and all the fittings and tool you'll need
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Old 08-24-2010, 02:27 PM   #4
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Re: Twisted Brake Line

This happened to me in the same spot. I just traced the line back along the frame until I found a splice. Removed the line and took it to the parts store. They had a pre-made line that was the right length all I had to do was bend it.
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