Steel Brake Lines
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Mountain Pass
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Steel Brake Lines
I have a very rotted section of steel brake line that runs along side the frame mounted diesel pump. Does anyone know the size and threads ford used?
Also wondering if anyone has replaced all the steel lines in their truck.....cuz that will be next. Any kits, or bulk tubing, What kind etc. I have a 95 Snaab 9000 with Orig brake lines and 230k. It's been in New England all it's life. The point is that the lines seem to have a green coating on the outside that seems to have protected them for quite some time now.
I have an early 99 7.3 4x4 CC SRW SB.
Thanks, Tim
Also wondering if anyone has replaced all the steel lines in their truck.....cuz that will be next. Any kits, or bulk tubing, What kind etc. I have a 95 Snaab 9000 with Orig brake lines and 230k. It's been in New England all it's life. The point is that the lines seem to have a green coating on the outside that seems to have protected them for quite some time now.
I have an early 99 7.3 4x4 CC SRW SB.
Thanks, Tim
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I use the napa lines. The stuff that is coated with some kind of protective coating. Bit more mulla,but worth it. I never had to replace a line i have done previously.
Not sure on the size of our trucks. My 94 T-bird was metric.
Not sure on the size of our trucks. My 94 T-bird was metric.
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OK, let me start by saying I work in the hydraulic business, and have connections...
When the lines on my old 92 Ranger (since sold) rotted out, I replaced them with braided ss lines that ran the whole length of the truck. The same type of lines that are used on boats to tilt the outdrives - 3/16" ss braid over teflon tube. Rated to 3000 PSI working (12,000 PSI burst), with ss fittings on each end. Total cost was about $100 to do the whole truck. When the truck was sold, the inspector said they were fine, because the only regulation is that they don't leak. Some may say that hose is not safe, I think it is, if not better - no joints to leak except the ends, far more corrosion resistant, and handles vibration better. Was it the quick and dirty way out? Yes. Would I trust my wife and kids with it? Yes.
Just my .02
When the lines on my old 92 Ranger (since sold) rotted out, I replaced them with braided ss lines that ran the whole length of the truck. The same type of lines that are used on boats to tilt the outdrives - 3/16" ss braid over teflon tube. Rated to 3000 PSI working (12,000 PSI burst), with ss fittings on each end. Total cost was about $100 to do the whole truck. When the truck was sold, the inspector said they were fine, because the only regulation is that they don't leak. Some may say that hose is not safe, I think it is, if not better - no joints to leak except the ends, far more corrosion resistant, and handles vibration better. Was it the quick and dirty way out? Yes. Would I trust my wife and kids with it? Yes.
Just my .02
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if i remember right they are 5/16 it was a couple weeks ago that i had the same line go out just bought some sections and made one. only kits i found were complete kits
also i had to move the fuel tank out of the way to replace it
also i had to move the fuel tank out of the way to replace it
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Thanks....I gotta get a section to repair what I got today. I'm headed to PA from NH in a week or so. I like the Braided SS hose Idea! Rust is a big issue here. But I'll probably go with NAPA lines due to cost. We'll see. Thanks! Tim
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OK, let me start by saying I work in the hydraulic business, and have connections...
When the lines on my old 92 Ranger (since sold) rotted out, I replaced them with braided ss lines that ran the whole length of the truck. The same type of lines that are used on boats to tilt the outdrives - 3/16" ss braid over teflon tube. Rated to 3000 PSI working (12,000 PSI burst), with ss fittings on each end. Total cost was about $100 to do the whole truck. When the truck was sold, the inspector said they were fine, because the only regulation is that they don't leak. Some may say that hose is not safe, I think it is, if not better - no joints to leak except the ends, far more corrosion resistant, and handles vibration better. Was it the quick and dirty way out? Yes. Would I trust my wife and kids with it? Yes.
Just my .02
When the lines on my old 92 Ranger (since sold) rotted out, I replaced them with braided ss lines that ran the whole length of the truck. The same type of lines that are used on boats to tilt the outdrives - 3/16" ss braid over teflon tube. Rated to 3000 PSI working (12,000 PSI burst), with ss fittings on each end. Total cost was about $100 to do the whole truck. When the truck was sold, the inspector said they were fine, because the only regulation is that they don't leak. Some may say that hose is not safe, I think it is, if not better - no joints to leak except the ends, far more corrosion resistant, and handles vibration better. Was it the quick and dirty way out? Yes. Would I trust my wife and kids with it? Yes.
Just my .02
I'm not knocking the use of flex line for brakes, but it can have failures too.
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A couple of months ago, the flex section of the brake line to my left front wheel blew out on my '00 X. The flex section had rubbed on the frame and wore through. I took extra measures to make sure that this doesn't happen to the new line.
I'm not knocking the use of flex line for brakes, but it can have failures too.
I'm not knocking the use of flex line for brakes, but it can have failures too.
Agreed - but wear from rubbing and rotting from rust are two different animals
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