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**Yukon Jack** · 10-28-2003, 10:03 AM

My buddy has lowered his 65 Chevy and now the front brake lines are too short. What is the normal way to correct this. On 4x4's we normally splice in a longer piece of metal line and/or make a braket to lower the mounting point.

What is the best way to correct this problem?

PJ_STYLES · 10-28-2003, 03:00 PM

The steel line part or the rubber hose part is too short??

**Yukon Jack** · 10-28-2003, 03:08 PM

I believe it is the rubber hose that is too short. I asked if a hose from a 67-72 4x4 would work, but he said they are too long and he is not sure what rubber hose he might use that would be longer than the 65's hose.

If he adds to the steel line, he can make a drop bracket so he could use the original rubber hose length.

He just isn't sure what is the best solution.

10-28-2003, 10:03 AM	#1
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Lowered truck - brake lines too short My buddy has lowered his 65 Chevy and now the front brake lines are too short. What is the normal way to correct this. On 4x4's we normally splice in a longer piece of metal line and/or make a braket to lower the mounting point. What is the best way to correct this problem? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-28-2003, 03:00 PM	#2
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	The steel line part or the rubber hose part is too short?? __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

10-28-2003, 03:08 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I believe it is the rubber hose that is too short. I asked if a hose from a 67-72 4x4 would work, but he said they are too long and he is not sure what rubber hose he might use that would be longer than the 65's hose. If he adds to the steel line, he can make a drop bracket so he could use the original rubber hose length. He just isn't sure what is the best solution. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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