Brake and other line replacements on a 66- what to get?

[msg]

Im nearing the point where the lines can go back in and I plan to replace what came off. Ive never done this before so I dont want to screw up and order stuff that doesnt fit or even things I didnt need. Is it best to buy pre bent or bend it up for a newbie? Ive got a tool for the bending I used in the past and I think I could manage the bending..the flaring and hardware parts I have no idea about though. Here is what I have in the pile of replacement parts. I only labeled the transmission cooler lines so Ill need to make sure I have the lines properly identified. In this pic, I think these are all brake lines, but the one to the left has a double line thing going. I have a dual master cylinder but the kits Im finding online on a 66 dont have that, so where should I be looking instead since a conversion had been done before?

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More brake lines

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Trans cooler lines

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Even the parking brake cables I need to reorder and this is what I had removed before.

[vince1]

Assuming drums all around and single M/C I'd at least change it to dual chamber M/C. Get one from a 67, and from what I understand front line goes to front brakes. Buy a flaring tool and have fun. You will of course need to get some fittings to split the front and back.

If you plan on keeping your original M/C I wouldn't even bother renewing the lines, unless they have rust pitting.

[msg]

Originally Posted by vince1

Assuming drums all around and single M/C I'd at least change it to dual chamber M/C. Get one from a 67, and from what I understand front line goes to front brakes. Buy a flaring tool and have fun. You will of course need to get some fittings to split the front and back.

If you plan on keeping your original M/C I wouldn't even bother renewing the lines, unless they have rust pitting.

Thanks Vince, yep ive got a dual MC and definitely will be replacing lines. I guess the pre bents are not worth even if I could identify a match for what I need. Im concerned about buying a pre bent and not getting the right fit/or part. Also the cost. I would guess its cheaper to handle it yourself with stainless steel.

[jayoldschool]

I wouldn't do stainless, do the cunifer lines, they bend super easily (and flare great). That's what I used on mine when I re-did all lines for my dual master.

[jayoldschool]

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grr rural internet, lol

[msg]

Thanks Jay, is 3/16 the standard? I did a search for cunifer lines and saw this

https://www.amazon.com/Brake-Line-Un...27330710&psc=1


I also watched this guys video on how to, seems do able!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V9Jg1BORlk

[cwcarpenter98]

First pic with the two lines attached together: The line with the rubber hose on each end is the fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump. The other line is the single line that runs back to the rear brakes

[msg]

Thanks Christian for helping me sort this all out. Is there a standard size for fuel, brake, and trans? Is 3/16 good for all?

[PGSigns]

Look at inline tube for a lot of what you need. The have most of it. Depending on what brake upgrades you have done you can use parts from other years. If you are still on all drums a kit for a 67 will get you what you need. For the fuel line you need at least 5/16. I ran 3/8 on mine.
Jimmy

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by msg

Thanks Jay, is 3/16 the standard? I did a search for cunifer lines and saw this

https://www.amazon.com/Brake-Line-Un...27330710&psc=1


I also watched this guys video on how to, seems do able!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V9Jg1BORlk

Most people run 3/16" line...it is easier to bend and form for the most part. I am about to redo some of my brake lines and bought this forming/bending tool from Eastwood. Can do multiple size lines so is good for either or other projects. I already used it to reposition a steel line for my power steering hard line. It worked great.

[diver]

if you go with inline tub make sure you tell them on master cyl. 1 or 2 line and were you want union on frame stock is in back just did 1 last week and they sent wrong piping for 1966. k-10...have 66 c10 owned for 50 years same brake lines..if you lived in dallas area i have stock 66 to look at for info.