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Old May 22, 2017 | 08:53 PM
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Need Number Dummy's help please

Do you have a part number for the front brake line coming off my brake reservoir of my 1976 f100
 
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Old May 22, 2017 | 08:57 PM
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Do you have a part number for the front brake line coming off my brake reservoir of my 1976 f100
Ford didn't sell the hardlines over the counter. In the catalog is the note to make the new line from bulk line and new fittings.
 
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Old May 22, 2017 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeo0o0o0
Ford didn't sell the hardlines over the counter. In the catalog is the note to make the new line from bulk line and new fittings.
okay, so I have to bend the circles into the brake lines myself?
 
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Old May 22, 2017 | 09:38 PM
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not difficult - I read a recent forum post here where an FTEr used an aerosol can (krylon?) to assist with making great circles.
 
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Old May 22, 2017 | 10:05 PM
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I'll confirm that its not too hard to bend these things, just take it slow and watch for any sign of the pipe crimping. If you need to do a radius it always helps to have something on the inside, and a spraypaint can is the perfect minimum diameter.

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Old May 22, 2017 | 10:07 PM
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... and get NiCopp line (easier to work with than stainless, won't degrade like regular stuff) to make your new lines with.
 
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Old May 23, 2017 | 10:09 AM
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Thanks guys for the info. And tips, I really appreciate the help.
 
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Old May 25, 2017 | 03:04 AM
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I just did this on my '95 F150, and it was very easy. (Even for me)
Bleeding the brakes afterward was harder.
Tip: use 1 Person bleeder screws, they have a 1 way check valve and make it easier to bleed your brake. They are $12 for 2 of them.
You can also use a pipe bender or a glass soda or beer bottle.
It looks like this.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:28 PM
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well, I gotta ask...why does the line need to be coiled ???
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:37 PM
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... and get NiCopp line (easier to work with than stainless, won't degrade like regular stuff) to make your new lines with.
Kegger66, is this Nicopp line any good to replace my Trans Cooler lines? or could this be too soft for being so close to the bottom, you know like things hitting underneath.
 
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I think it will be just fine for the trans. If you want some insurance you can slide some gravel guard over the line (check my other post for a reference from UltraRanger about where to get it - https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nput-side.html)
 
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Originally Posted by BaltoMoJoe
well, I gotta ask...why does the line need to be coiled ???
Because the master cylinder is attached to the cab, and the brake pressure differential valve is attached to the frame. When the two structures flex and move around somewhat independently, the brake line gets stressed. The coils are there to provide a large section of line to 'stretch' and 'compress' when needed.
So with the coil, the stresses and fatiguing are distributed over a larger area, which adds longevity to the line.

I forget what I used to make the coils - I couldn't find the post...
 
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 04:01 AM
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well, I gotta ask...why does the line need to be coiled ???
To prevent vapor lock...

...OK... I'm going...
 
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Ford didn't sell the hardlines over the counter. In the catalog is the note to make the new line from bulk line and new fittings.
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