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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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Stainless braided brake lines

Where are some good places (and what are the good brands) to get braided stainless steel brake lines? I checked inlinetube.com but it did not appear they had lines for my son's truck. I know Autozone carries Russell. Are these reliable? My son's truck is a 1996 F250HD 7.3L.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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I'm pretty sure LMC lists the SS braided lines. Is the truck lifted or stock? If it's lifted the kit manufacturer should have new lines available.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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The truck is not lifted. The orginal hoses are getting cracks from age and my son likes to go mudding a lot so I figured the braided stainless would be a little more rugged - and they look great! I will look at LMC - I had not heard of them before.

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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Russell, Earls, Aeroquip, Explorer (pro-comp) and many others all make quality brake lines. These are all DOT approved for street use.
An alternative would be to have them made at a hydraulic hose shop. They are a little less expensive to have them custom made.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Thanks! I looked at LMC and they do not make stainless braided lines for my truck. I will probably go w/ a quality hose from someone on your list.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Not to jack this thread..but I have a similar question about the braided stainless steel brake line. If I want to order lengths of the tubing...what size is it? -4AN...-6AN? I have a 1992 F150.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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I have a set of Earls brake lines but don't have them on yet. They are very nice. I had a local speed shop order them. If you want to run AN, go with a -3 (3/16").
 
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