brake line questions
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brake line questions
i'm needing to replace my brake line that runs along the rail to the back. i went to the parts store and they said that i needed to bring in the old line because there are about 30 different styles of flares used now and they have fittings for all. some looked like bubbles, some flares, different tapers, etc. anyone here know if this line has standard flares on it, or special ones? anyone have a list of what parts they used to replace their line? and are brass fittings a no no on these? oh, and this is on a 2000 ext cab short box.
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no brass fittings can be used. the back end should be standard flare, but i do think there are two different sizes available. I know when i did a 1996 EXP, the front end is connected to the ABS block and they were special, and not available. I had to cut the line off 6 inches after the ABS and go from there to the back end. You can buy compression fittings to join the lines, but the MUST be steel and MUST be 6000 psi rated. NO COPPER.
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rear line can be a painm changed mine about a year ago. Has standard flare, you can flare it yourself if you have the tool. Be careful the rear line is actually two pieces and they both have different fitting on them.
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no brass fittings can be used. the back end should be standard flare, but i do think there are two different sizes available. I know when i did a 1996 EXP, the front end is connected to the ABS block and they were special, and not available. I had to cut the line off 6 inches after the ABS and go from there to the back end. You can buy compression fittings to join the lines, but the MUST be steel and MUST be 6000 psi rated. NO COPPER.
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compression fittings are the "preferred" method by factory. When your installing aftermarket lines, many times you cant get the right bend or right length or splice to a metric or odd ball fitting. You could buy high strenth steel compression fittings at NAPA as of a couple years ago. They were rated at 6000 psi. You can also buy similar at places like McMaster Carr. They work wonders when your trying to splice into a line with special ends like the ABS.. I think if you check , all brake lines should be steel flare fittings. The brass should be spec for gasoline lines, etc.
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