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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Looking into a future project. I want to do the entire brake system on my truck within a few months. I did a forum search and came up empty. So what I'm asking is where is the best place to buy brake system parts for a 78 f250 dual piston power brakes. Jeffs has stuff for f150. Lmc has the parts but im sure somewhere else they're cheaper. Summit doesnt have everything plus i dont know if i trust summit because it seems like the search is bringing up the wrong parts.

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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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That stuff is still available over the counter. Go to NAPA, no reason to go to the specialty suppliers.
Specialty suppliers will have the same parts but at a premium.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Check Rock Auto. I just got 2 new Wagner rotors for dual piston calipers for $80 shipped! Their clearance prices are great.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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2x with Mike Zeros and V10man... take your pick.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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X3. I just go to the local parts store and order up!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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ok thanks guys. i was just checking out places online to get a price check. il just go into the store when im ready to do everything
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Agree the parts house has you covered. I did a "major" on brakes on my '78 dual piston F250and used mostly AZ stuff. Seems to work fine.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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There is a company that everyone talks about as far as good pre bent hard lines.....ah Mike o0o0o0 you remember it?

Rock Auto is about the best as far as $$ so I hear and since you are there remember to do wheel bearing's, rotors/drums, soft brake lines, master cyl and power booster.

Proportional valve may just clean up and flush out?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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79 f250 rear brake rebuild cost me about 200$(?) from NAPA;
Drums,wheel cyl,hardware kit,seals,shoes,plus the cost to press the hubs off and on.I think the drums(big one's) where 55$ a piece 2 1/2" by 12" ?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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There is a company that everyone talks about as far as good pre bent hard lines.....ah Mike o0o0o0 you remember it?
Inline Tube
 
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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What no link JB78 lol....http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...fha4xSOHk-NN4A

There is alot on the web about not so good customer service....
 
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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I ordered full fuel and brake lines from then. Fit perfect. Didn't have any customer service issues.
 
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Good to hear from first hand experiance, I just do not have any with them and did not want to post the link to a bad place.

Thanks for the name and the feed back on them.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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thanks guys again. probably just guna bend and flare my own lines when i do it. my autoshop teacher has a hydraulic flaring kit
 
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