Brake line size?
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Brake line size?
I had an issue on my van (89 e250 diesel) when replacing the front brake hoses where the LF brake line snapped at the soft hose. I man handled the line to get it strethched out so I could get a new fitting on the end so I could get home.
It's been holding fine, but I don't trust it.
For the life of me I cant remember what size the hard line is. Is it 3/16?
It's been holding fine, but I don't trust it.
For the life of me I cant remember what size the hard line is. Is it 3/16?
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3/16" is what I've used a few times. Remember to get new tube nuts if you'll be doing your own double flaring of the brake line.
BTW I did find some sort of coated steel brake line at Advanced Auto---in theory it should resist rust a bit longer than the bare steel stuff we've been using for eons.
BTW I did find some sort of coated steel brake line at Advanced Auto---in theory it should resist rust a bit longer than the bare steel stuff we've been using for eons.
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