Problem replacing brake lines.
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Joe73
wbaker01
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Problem replacing brake lines.
Hi,
I recently decided to replace the front brake lines on my 74 Chevelle 4 door.
I ordered stainless steel lines from The Right Stuff. Unfortunately, I found the line that goes from the proportioning valve to the passenger side front wheel does not fit. Measuring with a string, the factory line was about 54 inches long. However, the replacement line was 59.75 inches long, with the bend pattern being different as well. Here are the specifications: http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/cfb7303
Here is a picture comparing the two.
Note that when removing the old line, I broke the tubing at the right fitting, so the intact line is about an inch longer.
The extra length makes me think there is no way the line they are selling can fit any 73 or 74 Chevelle. However, before I try and correct the vendor, I thought I would post here to see if I was missing anything.
Rob
I recently decided to replace the front brake lines on my 74 Chevelle 4 door.
I ordered stainless steel lines from The Right Stuff. Unfortunately, I found the line that goes from the proportioning valve to the passenger side front wheel does not fit. Measuring with a string, the factory line was about 54 inches long. However, the replacement line was 59.75 inches long, with the bend pattern being different as well. Here are the specifications: http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/cfb7303
Here is a picture comparing the two.
Note that when removing the old line, I broke the tubing at the right fitting, so the intact line is about an inch longer.
The extra length makes me think there is no way the line they are selling can fit any 73 or 74 Chevelle. However, before I try and correct the vendor, I thought I would post here to see if I was missing anything.
Rob
RobW- G3GM Newbie
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Re: Problem replacing brake lines.
I bought a front to rear brake from them this past Summer and while it was advertised as being specific to my car, it was actually what I would call a generic type line and said that it fit 73-77 GM cars or something similar. Line ended up being about a foot too long. I ended up fabricating my own line.
I wouldn't hesitate to contact them or to do some Internet research on the part number you bought and see what you find.
I need to do my fronts as well but I'm installing a line lock so again, I'm fabricating my own when the time comes..
Good luck..
I wouldn't hesitate to contact them or to do some Internet research on the part number you bought and see what you find.
I need to do my fronts as well but I'm installing a line lock so again, I'm fabricating my own when the time comes..
Good luck..
wbaker01- G3GM Member
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Re: Problem replacing brake lines.
I did all my brake lines, fuel and vapor lines from inline tube. They were almost perfect. Some slight tweaking and they went right on.
Joe73- Donating Member
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Re: Problem replacing brake lines.
Joe73 wrote:I did all my brake lines, fuel and vapor lines from inline tube. They were almost perfect. Some slight tweaking and they went right on.
+1 on that. All of my tubes from Inline went in easily. Like Joe I had to do some tweaking but nothing major.
Hawk03- G3GM Enthusiast
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Re: Problem replacing brake lines.
Bulk tubing, bender, and flaring tool is how I did all my brake likes.
BBMALIBU- G3GM Member
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Re: Problem replacing brake lines.
BBMALIBU wrote:Bulk tubing, bender, and flaring tool is how I did all my brake likes.
Ditto, since I was adding ABS. But if I had to do it again, I'd beg, borrow, or steal one of those hydraulic flaring tools -- the hand-crank ones are a huge PITA.
thatfnthing- Donating Member
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Re: Problem replacing brake lines.
I have this http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=CAL165&source=froogle&kw=CAL165&gclid=CjwKEAiAgavBBRCA7ZbggrLSkUcSJACWDexAbmXbPADbT9j6Rn8Wb27ZtPvzDTk_oMgXhB8Q0ukFghoCBbzw_wcB
Works very good.
Works very good.
ant7377- G3GM Addict
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Re: Problem replacing brake lines.
Certainly looks better than the one I used, wish I'd have known about it at the time.
thatfnthing- Donating Member
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