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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Brake Lines

Hey all i was wondering if anyone know why the front brake line coming off the master cylinder is bent into a curly Q? is that nessicery im replacing my lines and need to know if i have to bend it the same or if anyone knows where i can get already bent lines for a 88 F250/ Thanks


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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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the loops are to give some play in the lines for movement in the suspension, I would suggest putting a few in when you bend the new lines. As for getting pre-bent lines, thats a dealer part, parts stores just sell the line, alot cheaper to bend it yourself
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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dealers do not have pre-bent brakelines.

match the line you take out, it does not have to be exact, but close.

i would put the bends in.

take yours out, take to part store, get the same length.

the new lines come with the fittings, make sure they match what you have.
 

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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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I could of sworn I've bought pre-bent lines, might be thinkin of trans cooler lines tho, if so my mistake
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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you can get a complete brakeline set from places like national parts depot or lmc but they are not cheap.
 
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