Stainless brake system
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Stainless brake system
I want to change out the whole system for stainless on a 2007 superduty. I got stainless lines and braded hoses for it. I'm ordering stainless fittings. (I got a flare tool) The braded hose kit i got has two hoses for the front and one drop hose for the rear. When I looked underneath the rear, I see the rear discs have a short hose that hooks to the caliper. Does anyone make them in stainless braded hose?
Also, stupid question. Does the front resivoir go to the front brakes? The reason I ask is the front fitting is smaller. Seems like the big fitting would go to the front.
Also, stupid question. Does the front resivoir go to the front brakes? The reason I ask is the front fitting is smaller. Seems like the big fitting would go to the front.
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Only company who makes a complete five line kit is Russell, and they don't sell one or two lines separate...... And the reservoir is hooked to the master cylinder then there is a front hard line and rear hard line from that down to the front drivers fender that goes into the ABS block then from the block four lines come out and go to the wheels.....
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Only company who makes a complete five line kit is Russell, and they don't sell one or two lines separate...... And the reservoir is hooked to the master cylinder then there is a front hard line and rear hard line from that down to the front drivers fender that goes into the ABS block then from the block four lines come out and go to the wheels.....
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You might try something like Summit Racing or Jegs for stainless flex lines. I put all stainless on my old Jeep CJ a few years ago, the only difference was I bought pre-bent lines. I assume you have a flare tool for stainless?
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I replaced my rear line with the same stuff. Super flexible and easy to work with. I recommend it as well. I would use NiCopper over stainless steel unless you are worried about looks. The stuff is so flexible it is hard to make a nice straight line, well at least for me.
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I replaced my rear line with the same stuff. Super flexible and easy to work with. I recommend it as well. I would use NICopper over stainless steel unless you are worried about looks. The stuff is so flexible it is hard to make a nice straight line, well at least for me.
It is great stuff to work with and personally I love the look of the copper lines!
I have used the stuff in a couple classic cars for customers and they as well loved it! One car got ALL of its hard lines replaced with it, trans lines, fuel lines, brake lines, and all.
It does take some time to make it all strait and pretty.
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Keep in mind that stainless lines NOT manufactured by a DOT approved company to FMVSS specifications are not street legal. Sure, it's easy to buy the line and ends, and put together hoses - I do it all the time for my race cars. But it's illegal on the street. The biggest differences are the crimped hose ends and the strain relief on the hose ends. If you do this, buy from an approved manufacturer. BTW, stainless hose looks like crap after a few winters, same as everything else... It's only shiny when it's brand new.
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The braded stainless hose I got has a clear cover over it and it is DOT approved. The stainless hard line I got will be flared by me. Are you suggesting that is not legal?
I have never seen the copper stuff. But I want this to be good for salt water. So I think I will stay with stainless.
I have never seen the copper stuff. But I want this to be good for salt water. So I think I will stay with stainless.
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Is there a place that sells a kit? I would love to do the same thing i just done have a flaring tool to do the ends myself. Love the idea man post up pics as you do it! PMF sells SS braided hoses i bet if you called them they might make some custom ones because they make them to order so it would bt that hard for them. Plus you can get colors lol.
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I meant stainless braided flex lines need to be manufactured with DOT approval. I don't know about hard lines since I almost never use them. Doing the flares in stainless should be a treat, that is hard stuff to work with.
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I got the flare tool from inline tube. It is a simple/cheap one. I have seen some that cost about 400. I think those do the flare while making you an drink. I have to go out of state for about a month. So I won't be doing this till I get back.
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However, it sounds like you already have all the tools and materials for stainless so that would be the route to go.
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