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Old looking brake lines -
Had the machinic upgrade my engine to a 390 for a number of reasons related to age of the moter. The other day I noticed a brake line had been broken and joined back together using a rubber hose and a couple of clamps.
Not sure how efficient this brake line repair is? I am thinking of replacing all brake line back to the master cylinder.
How difficult a job is this and what kind of expense should I expect in doing it myself. Also will I have trouble in finding the brake lines etc?
Jackford
Not sure how efficient this brake line repair is? I am thinking of replacing all brake line back to the master cylinder.
How difficult a job is this and what kind of expense should I expect in doing it myself. Also will I have trouble in finding the brake lines etc?
Jackford
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That kind of fix for a brake line sounds like a real BAD idea. I think your best bet would be to find a replacement at a wrecking yard. Failing that you can make your own but it's a bit tricky.
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i would say buy the line and a bender and go for it. just replace it line by line, that way it is new also. Might have a hard time getting a line from a junkyard, trying to get the thing off without breaking. your call though.
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That garage should be out of business if they fix brake lines like that, are you sure it's a brake line and not a tranny cooler line? Most auto parts stores carry lines already made to different lengths flared and with the fittings, usually 5-6 bucks each all you need to do is bend them and install
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Go for all new lines, get a coil of brake line, some fittings and a double flare tool. Follow instructions for flaring (don't forget the fittings). Waste of time trying to use old brake lines.
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are you sure it's a brake line and not a tranny cooler line?
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My mistake ----
I stand corrected.
I rolled up my sleeves today and got under the truck to take a closer look at what I first thought were brake lines. It was the line from the radiator to the transmission that had been patched.
I wonder if this is an accetable method of repairing this line?
I rolled up my sleeves today and got under the truck to take a closer look at what I first thought were brake lines. It was the line from the radiator to the transmission that had been patched.
I wonder if this is an accetable method of repairing this line?
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Originally Posted by Jackford
I stand corrected.
I rolled up my sleeves today and got under the truck to take a closer look at what I first thought were brake lines. It was the line from the radiator to the transmission that had been patched.
I wonder if this is an accetable method of repairing this line?
I rolled up my sleeves today and got under the truck to take a closer look at what I first thought were brake lines. It was the line from the radiator to the transmission that had been patched.
I wonder if this is an accetable method of repairing this line?
ooops.....thats a lot different.....it's not a big deal at all....especially if the lines were semi flared.....that's the first part of a double flare.....if it's not leaking don't worry about it....
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Pretty impressive that a 17 year old thread re-appears :-)
All new brake lines is the only way to go in my opinion. Even if you were able to find one at a junk yard, and was able to remove it without breaking it, it will be 40-50 years old (I suppose it could have been replaced...) Considering that brake lines are relatively cheap, and pretty simple to replace, and a quite important part of a safety feature, I can't see ever reusing an old line.
All new brake lines is the only way to go in my opinion. Even if you were able to find one at a junk yard, and was able to remove it without breaking it, it will be 40-50 years old (I suppose it could have been replaced...) Considering that brake lines are relatively cheap, and pretty simple to replace, and a quite important part of a safety feature, I can't see ever reusing an old line.
