Brake lines

[mjgord51]

It's been real helpful here getting some answers I need SO here I go once more. Can it be done to replace all brake lines front to back with the truck in running condition you know like nothing disassembled from it " all together ", I been under it and It does look challenging as for the front section under the engine area but hay its only one more challenge RIGHT, Thanks in advance for any input. mjgord51

[cooperhw]

Possible? Yes. Hard? Yes. Lots of stuff gets put in at the factory and maybe over the years (exhaust hangers, etc.) that is over or on top of those brake lines. Difficult to say the least. Almost not doable unless you are willing to use couplers part way.

[mjgord51]

Originally Posted by cooperhw

Possible? Yes. Hard? Yes. Lots of stuff gets put in at the factory and maybe over the years (exhaust hangers, etc.) that is over or on top of those brake lines. Difficult to say the least. Almost not doable unless you are willing to use couplers part way.

Will have to get a real good look at if any things in the way, the exhaust on the driver side so not a problem there, E brake cable might, but that can be taken apart too give some slack in a problem area if needed, I see only one coupler on the longest line & that's on pass side. The idea of adding to it (couplers) that scares me, I am a Journeyman Electrician and when you add a extra wire nut you add another potential problem area, in this case a potential leak area. For safety sakes less is more. I'll give it the old collage try!

[72kool]

it may be challenging and take longer, but not impossible by any means. for 2 years of my mechanic career, i was strictly just brakes at midas (thats alot of brakes when you are doing them) it was not an uncommon thing to replace a brake line. a pain in the !@# but you can do it

[cdowns]

The worst part of the job is cleaning the 40years of crap that has found a home on your front crossmember

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by mjgord51

Will have to get a real good look at if any things in the way, the exhaust on the driver side so not a problem there, E brake cable might, but that can be taken apart too give some slack in a problem area if needed, I see only one coupler on the longest line & that's on pass side. The idea of adding to it (couplers) that scares me, I am a Journeyman Electrician and when you add a extra wire nut you add another potential problem area, in this case a potential leak area. For safety sakes less is more. I'll give it the old collage try!

Your main challenge area is along side the motor where it routes in between the upper and lower part of the crossmember, then turns towards the proportioning valve. Lots of complex bends, but it can be done. As to couplers you should only need one to tie the line at the front to the line going to the rearend. I didn't mean "many or multiple couplers".

[mjgord51]

Originally Posted by cdowns

The worst part of the job is cleaning the 40years of crap that has found a home on your front crossmember

surprising its not that bad, just a little rusty.

[mjgord51]

Originally Posted by cooperhw

Your main challenge area is along side the motor where it routes in between the upper and lower part of the crossmember, then turns towards the proportioning valve. Lots of complex bends, but it can be done. As to couplers you should only need one to tie the line at the front to the line going to the rearend. I didn't mean "many or multiple couplers".

Ya I was hoping so too not use any more than the one under the pass side cab area. Well its off to the races, it might take a while so this thread might not be going along to fast,

Thanks to all for the info & the pat on the back. I know I can do it or should I say **I think I can,**I think I can,**I think I can LOL, thanks guys

[engineer_gregh]

I bought a complete kit from In Line Tube for my 71 short bed. Haven't tackled it yet so I'm looking forward to updates on your progress. Thanks for posting this.

[GASoline71]

Hardest part about installing my SS brake lines in my 1972 C1500 was tweaking them by hand to fit just right. Stainless Steel is not as bendable as soft metal factory lines.

No kit is going to fit 100% perfect, so there will be a tad of tweaking, minimal bending, and a lot of cussing.

It's doable, but a challenge to say the least.

Gary