Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lolife99** · 01-18-2011, 09:12 PM

After seeing the brake line clamps that member SCOTI's had made for his RideTech tubular a-arms,... I started the hunt for a set for my truck.
I stumbled upon Dan's Performance Parts.(http://www.dansperformanceparts.com/)
They sell all kinds of billet brackets for anything with tubes.
(mainly for VW rail buggy's)

I found exactly what I was looking for.
1.250" x 1/4" brakeline clamps.
The best part,... only $7.95 each.

Don't expect Body Coddington quality one-off billet brackets,... but they are nice enough to hold a brake line.

I took my air 90 grinder and roughed up the I.D. of the tube hole, to help it stay in place,... and to add a little needed clearance, to help fit the a-arm tube.
(The clamp hole was about .010" smaller than the tube)

I think I'm going to take mine off and beadblast them to a natural finish,... or maybe even paint them black.

But for $16,... I think they will work fine.

**N2TRUX** · 01-18-2011, 09:25 PM

Those look good. Scot and I did a lot of searching trying to find some that the small hole was large enough for the stock brake line. We found several different styles but none with a larger hole. Thats what prompted him to have a set made.

**lolife99** · 01-18-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Those look good. Scot and I did a lot of searching trying to find some that the small hole was large enough for the stock brake line. We found several different styles but none with a larger hole. Thats what prompted him to have a set made.

What size hole do you need for the stock brake lines?
I think these could be drilled larger on the "little end".

**N2TRUX** · 01-18-2011, 09:36 PM

I think the OD of a stock rubber lines is 3/8". That ones seems to have a lot more meat on the small end than the ones we looked at.

**lolife99** · 01-18-2011, 09:38 PM

These could easily be opened up to 3/8"

**N2TRUX** · 01-18-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

These could easily be opened up to 3/8"

Sounds like you have found the solution for our needs. Is that polished or chrome finish?

entourageguy · 01-18-2011, 10:05 PM

Nice tip. I was looking for the same sort of way to hold my brake hose in place.

**lolife99** · 01-18-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Sounds like you have found the solution for our needs. Is that polished or chrome finish?

Polished.
I bought two sets (trying to get one-up on that $9.95 shipping and handling charge).
I think I will take the other set to work and bead blast them.
They look chrome,... but they are just polished.

n2billet · 01-18-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

What size hole do you need for the stock brake lines?
I think these could be drilled larger on the "little end".

I've had four of these since July.......I was going to mill them out, your way looks a lot faster and easier.

**lolife99** · 01-18-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

I've had four of these since July.......I was going to mill them out, your way looks a lot faster and easier.

I was going to make some at work,... but they frown on using the shop for "goverment jobs".
I think they would be good for air ride, air lines,... if you have a lot of tubing in your framework.

SCOTI · 01-18-2011, 11:22 PM

3/8" was the magic number. Like Ken mentioned, mine became paper thin @ the tip once drilled out (w/a hand drill). The set I had made were 1/8" longer so the hole could be offset the same amount.

72BlckButy · 01-19-2011, 08:34 AM

Like I mentioned last night... like the clamps. Definitely a great addition to the chassis.

smashingchuck · 01-19-2011, 11:23 AM

Looks good.

lowdownstar · 01-19-2011, 08:30 PM

that is cool as hell Keith and if your like me and everything is powder coated i didn't want to weld on my A-arms. I mite even have one or two of them i picked up for my bike, never thought of using them on the truck. Thanks

Ray

oldblue1968chevy · 01-19-2011, 09:59 PM

uh oh, what're you building a frame for lowlife?! It looks good whatever its gonna be for

**lolife99** · 01-19-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

uh oh, what're you building a frame for lowlife?! It looks good whatever its gonna be for

Just throwing a bunch of part together.
I don't stay focused too long on any one thing.

01-18-2011, 09:12 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps After seeing the brake line clamps that member SCOTI's had made for his RideTech tubular a-arms,... I started the hunt for a set for my truck. I stumbled upon Dan's Performance Parts.(http://www.dansperformanceparts.com/) They sell all kinds of billet brackets for anything with tubes. (mainly for VW rail buggy's) I found exactly what I was looking for. 1.250" x 1/4" brakeline clamps. The best part,... only $7.95 each. Don't expect Body Coddington quality one-off billet brackets,... but they are nice enough to hold a brake line. I took my air 90 grinder and roughed up the I.D. of the tube hole, to help it stay in place,... and to add a little needed clearance, to help fit the a-arm tube. (The clamp hole was about .010" smaller than the tube) I think I'm going to take mine off and beadblast them to a natural finish,... or maybe even paint them black. But for $16,... I think they will work fine. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-18-2011 at 09:44 PM.

01-18-2011, 09:25 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps Those look good. Scot and I did a lot of searching trying to find some that the small hole was large enough for the stock brake line. We found several different styles but none with a larger hole. Thats what prompted him to have a set made. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-18-2011, 09:36 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps I think the OD of a stock rubber lines is 3/8". That ones seems to have a lot more meat on the small end than the ones we looked at. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-18-2011, 09:38 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps These could easily be opened up to 3/8" __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-18-2011, 10:05 PM	#7
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps Nice tip. I was looking for the same sort of way to hold my brake hose in place. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

01-18-2011, 11:22 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps 3/8" was the magic number. Like Ken mentioned, mine became paper thin @ the tip once drilled out (w/a hand drill). The set I had made were 1/8" longer so the hole could be offset the same amount. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 01-18-2011 at 11:22 PM.

01-19-2011, 08:34 AM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps Like I mentioned last night... like the clamps. Definitely a great addition to the chassis. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-19-2011, 11:23 AM	#13
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps Looks good. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

01-19-2011, 08:30 PM	#14
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps that is cool as hell Keith and if your like me and everything is powder coated i didn't want to weld on my A-arms. I mite even have one or two of them i picked up for my bike, never thought of using them on the truck. Thanks Ray

01-19-2011, 09:59 PM	#15
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Tubular A-Arm Billet Brakeline Clamps uh oh, what're you building a frame for lowlife?! It looks good whatever its gonna be for __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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