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Oct 26, 2011 | 11:06 AM

96 7.3

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brake lines

I want to replace brake lines on my 96 f350 7.3 anyone know the size of line and nut size i need, plan on buying line in a role and cut and flare myself

Oct 26, 2011 | 12:34 PM

BuckHammer

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I used 3/16" line. You're going to need adapters to go into most of the fittings, because the standard size tube nuts will be too small. Also, you will need to double-flare all of the ends of your brake lines. Don't try to single flare them.

Oct 26, 2011 | 12:51 PM

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thanks, i saw your reply to another post after i posted this one that listed all the sizes of nuts for each line

Oct 26, 2011 | 01:06 PM

BuckHammer

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I remember that, and it was somebody else that posted that list. I don't want to take credit from somebody else.

Oct 26, 2011 | 01:26 PM

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From: Orrville, Ohio

Here is the list in question ripped of courtesy of member bbh03

Well, in case this might help someone, on my truck its as follows:

Brake lines: 3/16"

MC to front circuit: 9/16"x18 to 3/8"x24
LF hose to RF hose: 3/8"x24 to 3/8"x24
MC to RABS: 7/16"x24 to 1/2"x20
RABS to center union: 3/8"x24 to 3/8"x24
center union to rear flexible line: 3/8"x24 to 3/8"x24
rear flexible line to LR wheel cylinder: 7/16"x24 x 7/16"x24
rear flexible line to RR wheel cylinder: 3/8"x24 to 7/16"x24

Fedhillusa.com

I recommend this place if you like to fabricate them yourself. The copper/nickle lines are easy to form and the tool they rent is excellent!