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Brake lines
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
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Re: Brake lines
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.
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Re: Brake lines
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!
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Re: Brake lines
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
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Re: Brake lines
The worst part of the job is cleaning the 40years of crap that has found a home on your front crossmember
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Re: Brake lines
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.
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Re: Brake lines
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
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