how to clean up the brake lines, etc... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

allengator · 12-13-2010, 10:38 AM

I'm not going FRAME OFF on my restore...
But lots of "clean up" is in order...

What do you guys do to clean up all the steel lines... brake lines, trans cooler lines, etc...??

Jonboy · 12-13-2010, 10:43 AM

I would use something like Super clean or Purple Power on them with a pressure washer while they are still on the truck, and go from there.

kSStamp0182 · 12-13-2010, 11:33 AM

go to Dollar General and get the degreaser called "awesome." its the best ive found, and super cheap

Allensracing · 12-13-2010, 11:49 AM

steel wool if you need to do any scrubbing

TheWhiteElephant · 12-13-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Allensracing

steel wool if you need to do any scrubbing

Yup, fine steel wool works wonders to clean up and polish the outside of these lines. Here's an example of the PS pump return line being cleaned...

allengator · 12-13-2010, 02:56 PM

cool! thanks guys!

12-13-2010, 10:38 AM	#1
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	how to clean up the brake lines, etc... I'm not going FRAME OFF on my restore... But lots of "clean up" is in order... What do you guys do to clean up all the steel lines... brake lines, trans cooler lines, etc...?? __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-13-2010, 10:43 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: how to clean up the brake lines, etc... I would use something like Super clean or Purple Power on them with a pressure washer while they are still on the truck, and go from there. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-13-2010, 11:33 AM	#3
kSStamp0182 LSX addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 262	Re: how to clean up the brake lines, etc... go to Dollar General and get the degreaser called "awesome." its the best ive found, and super cheap

12-13-2010, 11:49 AM	#4
Allensracing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Paradise, ca Posts: 295	Re: how to clean up the brake lines, etc... steel wool if you need to do any scrubbing __________________

12-13-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: how to clean up the brake lines, etc... cool! thanks guys! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab



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