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**guyryan100** · 04-15-2002, 02:37 PM

Has anyone purhased a brake line kit from InlineTube.com? It looks like I can get a full kit for $155 + s/h. That seems like a very small price to pay for the pre-sized / bent lines . . . am I missing something?

My primary question, though, is about the process of replacing the lines. I have never done any brake work before, so I'll be experimenting my way through this project. It seems to me like it's just a matter of ripping the old out and snapping the new in . . is that about right? I don't have any brake modifications, so everything should fit without any trouble, right?

Is this a project I should be able to handle (with basic tools and mechanical abilities??)

Any estimates on amount of time invloved?

What pitfalls should I watch out for?

Thanks!

nroden · 04-15-2002, 02:42 PM

I got a stainless brake line kit from LMC. It was really overpriced but I didn't know that at the time and it was 1" to short on one side.. no matter what I tried. On the other side it just barely fit.
When you do this you might as well make sure your master cylinder and proportioning valve are good and clean them up.
Its really pretty easy. Just takes some time and try to avoid them being in a place where they will rub a lot.

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Nick Rodenberg
Wellington, MO
http://nickrod.port5.com
You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck"
I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny.
Ochre/White/Ochre
Runs well... working on body.
Plan to get painted weekend before memorial day weekend.
Planned to be done March 7 when I turned 16. Didn't happen. Chose to do better job and be behind schedule instead of 1/2 doing it and it looking like junk.

**Desert Rat** · 04-15-2002, 02:45 PM

shouldnt be too bad just some pain in the A manuevering,and use flare nut wrenches on the fittings.Id also kind of compare old to new before i started ripping the old stuff out of there.Plan on bleeding the brakes,and keep that brake fluid outta yer eyes.i went to the dr. after working on a car,got rust in my eye,they had to put this dye and crap in it,and he said wear safety glasses especially around brakefluid can make you blind- not sure if true,but im extra care full-with it.I know it eats paint!!!!!also open the farthest wheel cylinder and drain it first to avoid some mess,id flush the system to,so you dont get old crap in the lines,might as well throw a new master cylinder on too!!

**Desert Rat** · 04-15-2002, 02:47 PM

im gonna do all my own lines when i get this 67 on the table.but itll be a bare frame,but for $155 i might buy it already done-ive heard they ell quality product that fits.

Church · 04-15-2002, 04:20 PM

I bought my s.s. prebent lines from inline tube and they are pretty easy to install. I also did the conversion from drum to disc and did not have any problems with the lines.
MAKE SURE YOU USE FLARE NUT WRENCHES!! A regular wrench will round a flare nut really easy.

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Longhorn Man · 04-15-2002, 04:25 PM

I have had the brake fluid in my eyes before...burns like h*ll, but I can still see.
That orange (sometimes blue) dye is pretty cool, I been in the E.R. about 4 times now for eye injuries. GOGGLES ARE A MUST!!!!

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

ddsmith · 04-15-2002, 11:35 PM

Taste bad too!

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66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in
71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed
79 Chevy 4X4 (Tom's old truck)

BobbyK · 04-16-2002, 08:22 AM

I hear ya on the tastin bad part!

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"71"blazer,rust free(bought in Arizona),350SBC
(375HP),700R4,factory G.M. TPI.Living in Santa Barbara,California.Ongoing project.

**guyryan100** · 04-16-2002, 01:53 PM

What's the aproxmimate cost of a flare nut wrench?
Is this a $10 Autozone deal or a $99 mail order item?

BubbaGreen · 04-16-2002, 01:57 PM

get a set from sears - craftsman
set of 3 for approx 20.00 (im guessing)
dont get too cheap of ones, cause the
wrench needs to fit the nuts well or
it can still strip the nuts.
But they are most likey available where
ever tools are sold.

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71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73
See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

04-15-2002, 02:37 PM	#1
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 485	Full brake line replacement Has anyone purhased a brake line kit from InlineTube.com? It looks like I can get a full kit for $155 + s/h. That seems like a very small price to pay for the pre-sized / bent lines . . . am I missing something? My primary question, though, is about the process of replacing the lines. I have never done any brake work before, so I'll be experimenting my way through this project. It seems to me like it's just a matter of ripping the old out and snapping the new in . . is that about right? I don't have any brake modifications, so everything should fit without any trouble, right? Is this a project I should be able to handle (with basic tools and mechanical abilities??) Any estimates on amount of time invloved? What pitfalls should I watch out for? Thanks!

04-15-2002, 02:42 PM	#2
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	I got a stainless brake line kit from LMC. It was really overpriced but I didn't know that at the time and it was 1" to short on one side.. no matter what I tried. On the other side it just barely fit. When you do this you might as well make sure your master cylinder and proportioning valve are good and clean them up. Its really pretty easy. Just takes some time and try to avoid them being in a place where they will rub a lot. ------------------ Nick Rodenberg Wellington, MO http://nickrod.port5.com You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck" I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny. Ochre/White/Ochre Runs well... working on body. Plan to get painted weekend before memorial day weekend. Planned to be done March 7 when I turned 16. Didn't happen. Chose to do better job and be behind schedule instead of 1/2 doing it and it looking like junk. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

04-15-2002, 04:20 PM	#5
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	I bought my s.s. prebent lines from inline tube and they are pretty easy to install. I also did the conversion from drum to disc and did not have any problems with the lines. MAKE SURE YOU USE FLARE NUT WRENCHES!! A regular wrench will round a flare nut really easy. ------------------ My Hobbies<A HREF="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/srcjeeper/lst?.dir=/67+truck&.view=t" TARGET=_blank> My 67 CST</A> Carolina Classic Trucks Inc. - coming soon __________________

04-15-2002, 11:35 PM	#7
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	Taste bad too! ------------------ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 79 Chevy 4X4 (Tom's old truck) __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper

04-16-2002, 08:22 AM	#8
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	I hear ya on the tastin bad part! ------------------ "71"blazer,rust free(bought in Arizona),350SBC (375HP),700R4,factory G.M. TPI.Living in Santa Barbara,California.Ongoing project. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

04-15-2002, 02:45 PM	#3
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	shouldnt be too bad just some pain in the A manuevering,and use flare nut wrenches on the fittings.Id also kind of compare old to new before i started ripping the old stuff out of there.Plan on bleeding the brakes,and keep that brake fluid outta yer eyes.i went to the dr. after working on a car,got rust in my eye,they had to put this dye and crap in it,and he said wear safety glasses especially around brakefluid can make you blind- not sure if true,but im extra care full-with it.I know it eats paint!!!!!also open the farthest wheel cylinder and drain it first to avoid some mess,id flush the system to,so you dont get old crap in the lines,might as well throw a new master cylinder on too!!

04-15-2002, 02:47 PM	#4
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	im gonna do all my own lines when i get this 67 on the table.but itll be a bare frame,but for $155 i might buy it already done-ive heard they ell quality product that fits.

04-15-2002, 04:25 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I have had the brake fluid in my eyes before...burns like hll, but I can still see. That orange (sometimes blue) dye is pretty cool, I been in the E.R. about 4 times now for eye injuries. GOGGLES ARE A MUST!!!!* ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-16-2002, 01:53 PM	#9
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 485	What's the aproxmimate cost of a flare nut wrench? Is this a $10 Autozone deal or a $99 mail order item?

04-16-2002, 01:57 PM	#10
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	get a set from sears - craftsman set of 3 for approx 20.00 (im guessing) dont get too cheap of ones, cause the wrench needs to fit the nuts well or it can still strip the nuts. But they are most likey available where ever tools are sold. ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich



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