Ironman03R
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Is there a company that makes a direct fit brakeline set? I had one blow apart again, I think its time to fix it right.
Stainless steel brakelines
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I haven't ever found a set for a stock height truck- just extended brake lines for a lifted truck. Truth be told, it wouldn't really matter as long as you managed the extra length so it wouldn't get caught in the wheels.
Superlift and Skyjacker both make extended lines. Also, there are a few places that will custom make lines to your spec, but you have to order them and pre-pay before they're made. The extended lines are on the shelf somewhere, so they don't take as long to get to you...
Ryan
Superlift and Skyjacker both make extended lines. Also, there are a few places that will custom make lines to your spec, but you have to order them and pre-pay before they're made. The extended lines are on the shelf somewhere, so they don't take as long to get to you...
Ryan
h2odrx
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I seem to remember a post on this not too long ago? not sure if it was here or not but it had links to a bunch of places that do that kind of thing!!
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I'm pretty sure both Inline tube and Classic Tube have line kits for these trucks. One of these days I need to get one of those...
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THIS IS ON MY SOON TO DO LIST
Just recently, I talked to the gentleman at Classic Tube.
He said he could make up a set of direct factory replacement brake-hoses in braided stainless DOT approved, either stock length or longer, for right around a hundred bucks for the three hoses, two in front and one in back.
As soon as I get a couple other issues under control, I am going to get a set made, probably a couple inches longer than stock, as who knows what may change in the future and be glad for the extra length.
Just recently, I talked to the gentleman at Classic Tube.
He said he could make up a set of direct factory replacement brake-hoses in braided stainless DOT approved, either stock length or longer, for right around a hundred bucks for the three hoses, two in front and one in back.
As soon as I get a couple other issues under control, I am going to get a set made, probably a couple inches longer than stock, as who knows what may change in the future and be glad for the extra length.
jauguston
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If you have those hoses made come back and let us know how it goes. $100.00 for three hoses is cheaper than stock hoses from NAPA. I would be surprised if they end up that cheap if they are DOT rated.
I researched doing those hoses for my rig and just bought new stock ones from NAPA.
Jim
If you have those hoses made come back and let us know how it goes. $100.00 for three hoses is cheaper than stock hoses from NAPA. I would be surprised if they end up that cheap if they are DOT rated.
I researched doing those hoses for my rig and just bought new stock ones from NAPA.
Jim
wwwabbit
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Check with your local hydaulic line shop, they will normaly make them up as well. I know the guy at the one here and it is less then a 10 min job to whip one up. I don't know (and have never asked) if they are "approved" or not.
jauguston
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For your safety and the safety of others please be sure the hoses you use are DOT certified. None of the "make it yourself" hose kits are.
Jim
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oldmisterbill
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I got my solid Stainless steel lines from Classic tube in NY. Some were pre bent some were straight had to be bent and flared to the right lenth.After I was done .I found that there are mqany different years and models that use the same bends as all our trucks (F350s-250s-150s etc) I made fuel lines and brake lines for ny 84 250 from under the front seat to the front of the trucl Fuel and brakes. Bending and flaring them was a tedious task-but well worth it.Bending tools work well but you need a good quality flaring tool to get good double flares.The stainless is a little tougher to work with and wore out the clamp on my MAC flaring tool because the tube kept pushing its way thru the 2 clqmping bars. Was it worth it hell yes.I lived in Masssachusetts then and my 84 was a plow truck that constantly has rusting lines. Highly reccomended modification.Classic tube was wonderful to work with.
oldmisterbill
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Oh yes while your at it make up your trans lines also-sure is nice to look and see shiny -clean -"SAFE" brake and dependable transmission & fuel lines.
Ironman03R
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Just ordered a complete set of stainless hard lines from Inline tube. $215 shipped to my door. I used Inline tube several years ago on my chevelle and have never had a problem. I'm gonna wait on the flex hoses because I'm not sure how long I will need when I'm done with the front end. 
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UPDATE
I received my new set of braided stainless D.O.T. approved brake-lines from Classic Tube.
I went ahead and "deluxed" them with the clear vinyl covering.
Three hoses, custom lengths, vinyl covering, shipping, all came to $130.
I haven't attacked the fronts; but, I had the rear up on the ramps, for another chore, so I went ahead and installed the rear line.
It was far harder to remove the old, than it was to install the new.
One puzzling situation came to my attention.
Although the wrench fittings are all 7/16" wrench size, the right-side brake-line, on the axle, is a smaller thread-size than the left side.
Also, the top of the hose fitting, where the line coming down through the truck-frame screws into the hose, is the same smaller thread-size as the right line.
Why are they not all the same size??
This mis-matching could very well cause some frustrating situations, when someone assumes that all are the same, and gets a truck all apart, only to find they have the wrong brake-lines.
I will get the fronts installed and post the results.
I received my new set of braided stainless D.O.T. approved brake-lines from Classic Tube.
I went ahead and "deluxed" them with the clear vinyl covering.
Three hoses, custom lengths, vinyl covering, shipping, all came to $130.
I haven't attacked the fronts; but, I had the rear up on the ramps, for another chore, so I went ahead and installed the rear line.
It was far harder to remove the old, than it was to install the new.
One puzzling situation came to my attention.
Although the wrench fittings are all 7/16" wrench size, the right-side brake-line, on the axle, is a smaller thread-size than the left side.
Also, the top of the hose fitting, where the line coming down through the truck-frame screws into the hose, is the same smaller thread-size as the right line.
Why are they not all the same size??
This mis-matching could very well cause some frustrating situations, when someone assumes that all are the same, and gets a truck all apart, only to find they have the wrong brake-lines.I will get the fronts installed and post the results.
TLBREWER
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I received my new set of braided stainless D.O.T. approved brake-lines from Classic Tube.
I went ahead and "deluxed" them with the clear vinyl covering.
Three hoses, custom lengths, vinyl covering, shipping, all came to $130.
I haven't attacked the fronts; but, I had the rear up on the ramps, for another chore, so I went ahead and installed the rear line.
It was far harder to remove the old, than it was to install the new.
One puzzling situation came to my attention.
Although the wrench fittings are all 7/16" wrench size, the right-side brake-line, on the axle, is a smaller thread-size than the left side.
Also, the top of the hose fitting, where the line coming down through the truck-frame screws into the hose, is the same smaller thread-size as the right line.
Why are they not all the same size??
I will get the fronts installed and post the results.
I've noticed this mis-matching of fitting sizes as well. The do it on the MC too. The only thing I can figure is they made them oddball sizes so that you had to go to the dealer for them. Now that they are no longer available, it makes it frustrating for us do-it-yourselfers. I needed to replace a piece mid-frame but ended up replacing a lot more just to get fittings, etc. to match.
Tom
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FRONTS ARE IN
I got both front braided stainless brake hoses installed today.
Like the rear, it is much slower/harder to take off the old, than to install the new.
I ran into one snag, installing the top/inboard ends.
The new fitting, that goes through the hole through the frame of the truck, has a groove that accepts a retaining clip on the inside of the frame.
Trouble is, the frame is two and seven-tenths miles thicker than the fitting is grooved for.
I took the side-grinder and ate about two pounds of truck-rail, and four pounds of grind-stone
, set the grass afire, and near ground a hole in a shock reservoir, before the clips would catch in the groove.
Now, when I have more time to play with it, I will need to remove both sides and clean up my mess and re-paint the area.
Also, nothing to do with the new hoses, but to do with the fact that I had to flush and bleed the brakes, the left-side bleeder-screw came out hard, with almost stripped threads.
Advance was the only thing open; and, the only bleeders they had that fit the threads were too short to work.
I ascertained that the threads were SAE 3/8 X 24, or SAE fine-thread 3/8.
I ran a new bolt into the caliper, to chase the threads.
I carefully chased the buggered threads, on the bleeder, with a 3/8 X 24 die.
I gingerly snugged that bleeder-screw, each time I had to tighten it in the bleeding process, for fear that it might just start going round and round.
So far, so good; no leaks that I can see.
I got both front braided stainless brake hoses installed today.
Like the rear, it is much slower/harder to take off the old, than to install the new.
I ran into one snag, installing the top/inboard ends.
The new fitting, that goes through the hole through the frame of the truck, has a groove that accepts a retaining clip on the inside of the frame.
Trouble is, the frame is two and seven-tenths miles thicker than the fitting is grooved for.
I took the side-grinder and ate about two pounds of truck-rail, and four pounds of grind-stone
, set the grass afire, and near ground a hole in a shock reservoir, before the clips would catch in the groove.Now, when I have more time to play with it, I will need to remove both sides and clean up my mess and re-paint the area.
Also, nothing to do with the new hoses, but to do with the fact that I had to flush and bleed the brakes, the left-side bleeder-screw came out hard, with almost stripped threads.
Advance was the only thing open; and, the only bleeders they had that fit the threads were too short to work.
I ascertained that the threads were SAE 3/8 X 24, or SAE fine-thread 3/8.
I ran a new bolt into the caliper, to chase the threads.
I carefully chased the buggered threads, on the bleeder, with a 3/8 X 24 die.
I gingerly snugged that bleeder-screw, each time I had to tighten it in the bleeding process, for fear that it might just start going round and round.
So far, so good; no leaks that I can see.
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