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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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My 51 ford f-1 the rear brake lines are gone, Im trying to figure out what size brake line to use. the catalogs sell 3/16 and 1/4. I bought the brake cyclinders but the size is not indicated. Any ideas.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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The lines on my 51 F4 are 1/4". I'm sure yours would be the same.
 
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Stock on F-1's is 3/16".
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 04:48 AM
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guess you dont have a ruler, take a piece to Napa easy enough.
 
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