USA Brake lines?
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USA Brake lines?
Well I have given up trying to find nice SS braded brake lines for my truck, nobody makes them for the 4X2, I have called Crown, Goodridge, and a few others. I have searched Summit, Stoptech, Russell, Jegs, just to name a few and no luck with the lines for a 4x2. Everybody has them for the 4x4's and yes they are different, the 4x2's metal line part is shorter. I have found several people that can make them, but that requires buying new lines or remove my oid ones and send them off to be made. I don't want to leave the truck with no brake lines installed.
I would not mind some regular lines if made in the USA. I know the Raybestos ones are china, anybody know about Bendix or Wagner?
I can go with Ford, just high dollar
I would not mind some regular lines if made in the USA. I know the Raybestos ones are china, anybody know about Bendix or Wagner?
I can go with Ford, just high dollar
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There's a fellow on eBay (and many others locally probably) who will make whatever type and style of brake line you want. His name is "goodbrakes" or something like that. US made components.
Stainless wrapped line isn't (or wasn't) DOT approved may be an issue.
Stainless wrapped line isn't (or wasn't) DOT approved may be an issue.
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Locate you nearest aeroquip dealer and take your lines to them, they can build you a set of crimped lines and pressure test them.
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I sent him a message, hope he can help. Thanks
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Locate you nearest aeroquip dealer and take your lines to them, they can build you a set of crimped lines and pressure test them.
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Thanks, but I checked and no dealers within 50 miles.
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There has to be somebody out there that was the jig for the 4x2.
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Look for a hydraulic shop in your area. Take them your old ones and tell them you want SS Braided lines. They can replace the old rubber hose in about 30 minutes. I just had mine done for about $75.00
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Yep that is his name, Goodbrakes, I just checked. Been a while since I ordered a set, He's a respected eBayer. Made lines for my 64 and is good stuff.
I imagine all a maker needs to know really is the length desired and style of connector(s) at each end. It's not rocket surgery, let us know what works out for ya.
I imagine all a maker needs to know really is the length desired and style of connector(s) at each end. It's not rocket surgery, let us know what works out for ya.
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<p>i use the nickle/copper alloy lines. easy to bend by hand and if you make a mistake you can unbend without worrying about kinks.</p><p>normal break line life was at best 2 years on my trucks, since i started using the alloy lines 10 years ago i have never had to replace an alloy line once it was put on.</p><p>and they are cheaper than steel lines to buy.</p>
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i use the nickle/copper alloy lines. easy to bend by hand and if you make a mistake you can unbend without worrying about kinks.
normal break line life was at best 2 years on my trucks, since i started using the alloy lines 10 years ago i have never had to replace an alloy line once it was put on.
and they are cheaper than steel lines to buy.
normal break line life was at best 2 years on my trucks, since i started using the alloy lines 10 years ago i have never had to replace an alloy line once it was put on.
and they are cheaper than steel lines to buy.
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here ya go. 2x4 super duty kevlar braided hose
https://puredieselpower.com/ford/kev...-f350-2x4.html
https://puredieselpower.com/ford/kev...-f350-2x4.html
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https://www.federalregister.gov/arti...ds-brake-hoses
not everybody is willing to risk the repercussions of a failed line. aside from what ever personal injury that may result from such a incident your insurance carrier is likely to denying a claim should a non compliant line fail.