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mcbassin · 04-19-2011, 04:19 PM

I need to find a brake line kit for my project. Where did you guys buy your's? Did you like it? were the bends close? I have heard some pretty good stuff about Inline but the price ain't cheap. I'm on a super tight budget but I may have pony up to get some good lines. Anyone used LMC or similar company products? any suggestions welcome.

**StingRay** · 04-19-2011, 04:37 PM

I used Inline on my 92 and it fit perfect.
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WILLNIK · 04-19-2011, 05:03 PM

Mike, I have used "Classic Tube" and "The Right Stuff". I am happy with both. Last time I used Classic Tube because the fittings were also stainless and its only 80 miles from me. Good Luck! Terry

gcburdic · 04-19-2011, 05:08 PM

Mike...when I ordered mine from LMC light years ago....they were from Inline tube

everything fit pretty good too

treveiger · 04-19-2011, 09:04 PM

interested also

rsavage · 04-19-2011, 09:04 PM

I have used Inline Tube a couple of times. Classic Tube is only about 10 miles from me, but their stainless complete brake line kit is listed at $299 online as opposed to Inline's $185. Maybe they include more - I don't know. Inline did send me the wrong front lines for my 70 4X4 when I was doing that, but they rectified the problem quickly and didn't want the wrong lines back. I have since found out that they were for a 71 as they will fit my 71 Blazer (current project).

Hey Terry (WILLNIK) -hello to another Western (well Central almost) New Yorker. Think we've met and spoken before if you had a Blue and White Chevy for sale a couple of years ago. Rick

**leddzepp** · 04-19-2011, 09:35 PM

I got mine from the Truck Shop in Orange. They worked out great....but beware that some of the lines will be "bent" to make them fit in a shipping box, so they will need some straightening and additional bending when you set them up. I believe this is how the manufacturer sells them to ALL the vendors. I bought mine at the counter and they were still bent to fit in a box.

Zoomin · 04-19-2011, 10:04 PM

I got the lines for my 72 from Inline also. Fit was right on, as was the fuel line from pump to carb.

**truckdude239** · 04-19-2011, 10:31 PM

i used inline tube only part that didn;t fit was the axle tubes but that was becasu ei had a different rear end under mine

mcbassin · 04-19-2011, 10:38 PM

Okay, Thanks to everyone for their comments. So consensus pretty much says inline tube. So, what about stainless versus the oem steel? the price is the $30 bucks extra worth it? I have heard of issues with sealing the SS line. Also, doesn't inline tube nickel and dime you to death for all the "hardware" that's not included with the $185 kit?

Dang, that sure seems like a bunch of cash for tubing and fittings. Anyone built their own lines with a hand bender? Bet that takes some serious time, not to mention cutting and re-doing lines multiple times.

mcbassin · 04-19-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

i used inline tube only part that didn;t fit was the axle tubes but that was becasu ei had a different rear end under mine

Hey, I am in the process of finishing my rear end install. I used a 73-87 style 12 bolt differential. So are the fittings different? or did the lines bend different? thanks

MisterE72 · 04-19-2011, 10:44 PM

I got mine at inlinetube.com They are stainless prebent and fit great. check out my build for pics. They cost a bit more than other places, but well worth it.

OJ1988 · 04-20-2011, 12:51 AM

Great expereinces from online tube as well.
Classic tube outright lied to me several times over an order from brakelines for a 197; chevy truck
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ItsRandy · 04-20-2011, 02:06 AM

InLine Tubes via GMC Pauls. Didn't fit like originals, had to do a bunch of rebending. They are stainless. Should have bought straight sections of stainless and bent the brake lines myself, would have turned out better, taken less time and cost less.

mcbassin · 04-20-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ItsRandy

InLine Tubes via GMC Pauls. Didn't fit like originals, had to do a bunch of rebending. They are stainless. Should have bought straight sections of stainless and bent the brake lines myself, would have turned out better, taken less time and cost less.

Was it the front or back you had to tweak to make fit? or both?

Gene · 04-20-2011, 11:12 AM

Inline tube here also, no complaints, fit great. Did have to buy a mounting clip kit. I got my fuel lines and trans cooling lines from there also. All fit great.

Jessechop · 04-20-2011, 11:28 AM

I do all of mine myself out of polyarmor

mcbassin · 04-20-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessechop

I do all of mine myself out of polyarmor

That stuff looks pretty tough. Where do you buy it? where do you get the fittings from? Can you buy a kit for our trucks?

ItsRandy · 04-21-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Was it the front or back you had to tweak to make fit? or both?

Had to bend the 3/16 & 1/4 lines in the front. Had to bend the 1/4 line that runs down the passengers side of the frame. I'm still not finished, after I get my cab remounted and my master cylinder mounted I will need to finish bending the lined to connect to the master cylinder. Really unhappy with the lines.

**passthebuck** · 04-21-2011, 11:18 AM

Stay away from Classic Tube. Sent lines that didnt fit the differential, had to send my origionals (at my expense) for them to copy. Made it seem that the poor fit was my fault. I would not deal with again.

19stepSide72 · 04-21-2011, 11:30 AM

Inline and SS fit perfectly
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Jessechop · 04-21-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

That stuff looks pretty tough. Where do you buy it? where do you get the fittings from? Can you buy a kit for our trucks?

Any good parts store will have them. I buy most of mine at Carquest, allthough NAPA would have it all

mcbassin · 06-30-2011, 11:07 PM

Okay,
I got my inline tubes in yesterday. Only problem I don't know for sure where the lines go. My frame was completely bare when I got it. Anyone, have some pics of the rear end installed? thanks

1969stepside · 06-30-2011, 11:22 PM

lmc 4 me really happy with them

ChevLoRay · 06-30-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Okay,
I got my inline tubes in yesterday. Only problem I don't know for sure where the lines go. My frame was completely bare when I got it. Anyone, have some pics of the rear end installed? thanks

No pix, but the hard lines run down the inside of the right frame rail. There's a Tee that feeds a flex line that goes to the rear axle. Hard lines to each side and flex to the wheel cylinders.

Does that help?

04-19-2011, 04:19 PM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? I need to find a brake line kit for my project. Where did you guys buy your's? Did you like it? were the bends close? I have heard some pretty good stuff about Inline but the price ain't cheap. I'm on a super tight budget but I may have pony up to get some good lines. Anyone used LMC or similar company products? any suggestions welcome. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-19-2011, 04:37 PM	#2
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,487	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? I used Inline on my 92 and it fit perfect. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Last edited by StingRay; 04-19-2011 at 04:37 PM.

04-19-2011, 05:03 PM	#3
WILLNIK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 626	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? Mike, I have used "Classic Tube" and "The Right Stuff". I am happy with both. Last time I used Classic Tube because the fittings were also stainless and its only 80 miles from me. Good Luck! Terry __________________ 50 miles west of Syracuse, NY '94 Silverado swb '70 Chevelle '65 Corvette roadster '11 Tahoe (wifes ride)

04-19-2011, 05:08 PM	#4
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? Mike...when I ordered mine from LMC light years ago....they were from Inline tube everything fit pretty good too __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-19-2011, 09:04 PM	#5
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? interested also __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

04-19-2011, 09:04 PM	#6
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? I have used Inline Tube a couple of times. Classic Tube is only about 10 miles from me, but their stainless complete brake line kit is listed at $299 online as opposed to Inline's $185. Maybe they include more - I don't know. Inline did send me the wrong front lines for my 70 4X4 when I was doing that, but they rectified the problem quickly and didn't want the wrong lines back. I have since found out that they were for a 71 as they will fit my 71 Blazer (current project). Hey Terry (WILLNIK) -hello to another Western (well Central almost) New Yorker. Think we've met and spoken before if you had a Blue and White Chevy for sale a couple of years ago. Rick __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7 Last edited by rsavage; 04-19-2011 at 09:08 PM.

04-19-2011, 09:35 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,115	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? I got mine from the Truck Shop in Orange. They worked out great....but beware that some of the lines will be "bent" to make them fit in a shipping box, so they will need some straightening and additional bending when you set them up. I believe this is how the manufacturer sells them to ALL the vendors. I bought mine at the counter and they were still bent to fit in a box. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

04-19-2011, 10:04 PM	#8
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? I got the lines for my 72 from Inline also. Fit was right on, as was the fuel line from pump to carb. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

04-19-2011, 10:31 PM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? i used inline tube only part that didn;t fit was the axle tubes but that was becasu ei had a different rear end under mine __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

04-19-2011, 10:38 PM	#10
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? Okay, Thanks to everyone for their comments. So consensus pretty much says inline tube. So, what about stainless versus the oem steel? the price is the $30 bucks extra worth it? I have heard of issues with sealing the SS line. Also, doesn't inline tube nickel and dime you to death for all the "hardware" that's not included with the $185 kit? Dang, that sure seems like a bunch of cash for tubing and fittings. Anyone built their own lines with a hand bender? Bet that takes some serious time, not to mention cutting and re-doing lines multiple times. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-19-2011, 10:44 PM	#12
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? I got mine at inlinetube.com They are stainless prebent and fit great. check out my build for pics. They cost a bit more than other places, but well worth it. Attached Images

04-20-2011, 12:51 AM	#13
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? Great expereinces from online tube as well. Classic tube outright lied to me several times over an order from brakelines for a 197; chevy truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

04-20-2011, 02:06 AM	#14
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? InLine Tubes via GMC Pauls. Didn't fit like originals, had to do a bunch of rebending. They are stainless. Should have bought straight sections of stainless and bent the brake lines myself, would have turned out better, taken less time and cost less.

04-20-2011, 11:12 AM	#16
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? Inline tube here also, no complaints, fit great. Did have to buy a mounting clip kit. I got my fuel lines and trans cooling lines from there also. All fit great. Attached Images Last edited by Gene; 04-20-2011 at 11:16 AM.

04-20-2011, 11:28 AM	#17
Jessechop Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: maine Posts: 191	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? I do all of mine myself out of polyarmor



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04-21-2011, 11:18 AM	#20
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? Stay away from Classic Tube. Sent lines that didnt fit the differential, had to send my origionals (at my expense) for them to copy. Made it seem that the poor fit was my fault. I would not deal with again. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

04-21-2011, 11:30 AM	#21
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? Inline and SS fit perfectly Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by 19stepSide72; 04-21-2011 at 11:31 AM. Reason: Spelling

06-30-2011, 11:07 PM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Where did you buy your brake line kit? Did you like? Okay, I got my inline tubes in yesterday. Only problem I don't know for sure where the lines go. My frame was completely bare when I got it. Anyone, have some pics of the rear end installed? thanks __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-30-2011, 11:22 PM	#24
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