In the process of removing my bed to straigten it, reinforce the mounts, and install a camper and bed liner, I broke the metal brake line running to the back hub on the drivers side frame rail. (it was ready to break). any clue on what size it is/where to get a replacement? I wanted to have one to put on before I took the old one off? thanks! I have an f350 crew cab 2 wd.
broken brake line
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I take it back.....what is actually broken is a spliced in piece, where a repair was previously done. regardless, it goes from the original coming from the front of the truck with a flare fitting to a double ended female flare (which also may be original), which then goes immediately to a double ended compressionn fitting, then ties to the original line. I am guessing the double ended compression fitting was used to patch the line. I was under the impression that you should not use compression fittings for break lines, due to the high pressures involved. So I am going to attempt to replace the line connecting to the flare fitting all the way back to the rubber line that goes to the axle. Any idea on the size fitting that goes into the line that connexts to the rubber line? thanks
OkieGringo
OkieGringo aka Baja
I don't know where you live, but here in Oklahoma(even in Baja), we have these places called "Auto Parts Stores". Have you ever heard of them? :draw RichardCranium
Yeah, we have them here too, but they cannot look up a steel brake line by application. Its the damdest thing. But thanks for the help! 
I just bought the one I thought it would be and got lucky. If any one needs to know the line size is 3/16", if you have a crew cab (not sure how the lines are otherwise), and go to Car quest, you will need a five foot piece (longest they had) and a six inch piece if you bend it correctly, and an extra flare union to connect those two.
I just bought the one I thought it would be and got lucky. If any one needs to know the line size is 3/16", if you have a crew cab (not sure how the lines are otherwise), and go to Car quest, you will need a five foot piece (longest they had) and a six inch piece if you bend it correctly, and an extra flare union to connect those two.
wwwabbit
Mmmmm Diesel
Make sure to take off your line and go in with the ends of it at least. I had some fun with mine and getting the right sized ends. You have two choices, buy the bulk line (cut to lenght, put your end on, double flare and install) or buy pre-sized line.
My $0.02 (for what it's worth) take a good hard look at all your lines. I replaced them all on my truck when I got into it. You will find that as soon as you touch it, they all show their age very quickly. If you got your bed off, now is a great time to do it. I did every line, including the rubber ones, and the ones on the axel. After looking at them good I was replacing 75% of them due to one thing or another, for the cost, and the fact that I know they are all good, they all got done. Metal brake line is cheap, few joins and adapters and you are set to go.
Bend them nice and easy too, you can get a tool that you roll them on, or use something that will make sure you don't kink it.
My $0.02 (for what it's worth) take a good hard look at all your lines. I replaced them all on my truck when I got into it. You will find that as soon as you touch it, they all show their age very quickly. If you got your bed off, now is a great time to do it. I did every line, including the rubber ones, and the ones on the axel. After looking at them good I was replacing 75% of them due to one thing or another, for the cost, and the fact that I know they are all good, they all got done. Metal brake line is cheap, few joins and adapters and you are set to go.
Bend them nice and easy too, you can get a tool that you roll them on, or use something that will make sure you don't kink it.
brake bender
I bought the line bender I used for 18.99 at car quest. It bend the lines 180* with no kinks, I was impressed. I like it because it can be used while the line is being installed, without taking the line out, if you have a flex head ratchet. ALso, it has different slots for different size lines up to 3/8" I think. If you want to see a picture, I can post one, But it definately beats the one that I have seen for like 10 bucks that just has a curved groove on the end of a handle.
I bought the line bender I used for 18.99 at car quest. It bend the lines 180* with no kinks, I was impressed. I like it because it can be used while the line is being installed, without taking the line out, if you have a flex head ratchet. ALso, it has different slots for different size lines up to 3/8" I think. If you want to see a picture, I can post one, But it definately beats the one that I have seen for like 10 bucks that just has a curved groove on the end of a handle.
