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1951 F1 with power disc/drum brake line size?

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Old 01-19-2011, 07:06 PM
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1951 F1 with power disc/drum brake line size?

Hey all, we are getting down to the nitty gritty on the chassis conclusion. I have the Speedway Discs on the front and 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes on a 9 Inch rear end. I am wondering what size brake lines to use. I was going to use 3/16 tube on each front circuit and 3/8 single line from the rear of the proportioning valve down to the S/S 3/16 tee line on the rear....what do you guys think?
 
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Old 01-19-2011, 08:09 PM
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I used 3/16 all the way. I have front disc and drum rear and this is the proportioning valve that is adjustable. Brakes work fantastic and I have no complaints. All the brake system is off a 1995 T-bird including the power master cylinder.
 
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Old 01-19-2011, 09:03 PM
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Thats sweet man thanx!!!
 
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Old 01-20-2011, 01:24 AM
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I concur with mytbtruck. 3/16" is sufficient for nearly everything on the road with hydraulic brakes. No need for anything larger anywhere in the system. Let us know how it comes out!
 
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Old 01-20-2011, 06:51 AM
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thanx Blue, I will...just waiting for the spreader bars and parking brake links I bought off ebay ...then its all good...the next 2 days is dedicated to relocating the gas tank!!!
 
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