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10-27-2012, 12:47 PM
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Brake Line Help
I had to replace the hard lines on the axle of my 71 Burb. No one sells a new line with 7/16 fittings on one end and 3/8 on the other. Bought adapters, which stripped out the flex hose block.
I noticed the 73+ flex hose as 3/8 fittings instead of 7/16, but its a few inches shorter. Burb is lowered about 2" in the back. Anyone using the newer flex hose or think I could get away with it?
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10-27-2012, 01:58 PM
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Re: Brake Line Help
Just buy the correct fitting and cut off the wrong and add the new. Nothing wrong with usr a different hose as long as it clears every thing and hooks up right. I just made my main brake line fronm a 50 foot coil of poly coated line. One piece and no unions.
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10-27-2012, 02:10 PM
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Re: Brake Line Help
I dont have a flare tool.
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10-27-2012, 02:33 PM
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Re: Brake Line Help
ADUB, a good quality flare tool is very affordable and, a good investment for future projects. Plus easy to use. Cheers, Pat
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10-28-2012, 05:35 PM
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Re: Brake Line Help
80s van flex line works great, no flaring.....
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