musclecar70sfan

iTrader: (1)

Hey guys, I was wondering if anybody knows of a good company which produces aftermarket stainless steel (or something else that won't corrode) at a reasonable price. I'm working on my 91 T/A 'vert now and the brake lines have a nerve-racking coating of surface rust on them. Thanks!

Al Hasse

A couple here. Someone may add some more

http://www.inlinetube.com/

http://www.finelinesinc.com/

Chicago89RS

Chevy Hi Performance used Classic Tube lines for their 3rd gen brake up grade
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...nting_kit.html
I know Earl's and Russell also make some, you could also try SSBC, Wilwood, or Baer. I think the last 3 will be more expensive though.

Hope this helps.

JamesC

iTrader: (5)

http://www.classictube.com/

JamesC

musclecar70sfan

iTrader: (1)

Thanks guys!

Oh and is there a difference between rear disc brake lines vs rear drum brake lines?

JamesC

iTrader: (5)

Yes. On a 91 with discs, there would be flex lines to both calipers. With drums, IIRC, there are hard lines to each side.

JamesC

musclecar70sfan

iTrader: (1)

Ok, since a lot of these kits are for discs and my car (sadly) still has drums.

Apeiron

Only the lines on the axle are different. The lines on the car are the same.

musclecar70sfan

iTrader: (1)

Alright... what about universal brake lines?
I found a place close to where I live and they sell rolls of fuel line and brake line as well as the fittings. I'll probably just buy some from them and just shape/cut it myself. But since you said that the lines on the axle are different, will the universal roll work? Do you know what sizes the brake and fuel lines are? Thanks!

Apeiron

If you want to shape the lines and flare the ends yourself you can. It's a bit of a PITA to do neatly, though. I don't remember the sizes offhand, something like 6mm.

rjshull

I would suggest that you just buy a roll of universal brake line and a good double flare and bending tools. I changed the lines out on my F-250 and it was a breeze and those were 3/16" just cut a chunk of the "good" line out and take it in to the store and match it up.

musclecar70sfan

iTrader: (1)

Yeah that's probably what I'll do.

Al Hasse

I got the lines for my 89 from In Line Tubes. I didn't need a whole kit as they list on their website, so I gave them a call to find out if they'd do just the axle lines. I ended up ordering them from the same phone call. They were pre-bent with the correct fittings on each end. I would guess they can do lines for drums too.

Scamo-2.8

iTrader: (16)

Don't forget that if you take it to the store...... you won't have any brakes.
Well maybe e-brake...

musclecar70sfan

iTrader: (1)

Hmm I'll have to check that out since that'll be the easiest.

True... that's OK I'll throw it into low gear and let the engine slow the car down.
Nah that's what I have my DD for.

JamesC

iTrader: (5)

You might check Fine Lines. Back in 04, I ordered axle lines, albeit for a disc rear.

JamesC

musclecar70sfan

iTrader: (1)

Hey guys, well I just called Inline Tube and they do have what I'm looking for. A full set of hard brake lines for my car would run me $185 stainless or $165 OEM. Sound reasonable? I think I might stick with OEM since its less expensive and this car is only gonna be driven in the warmer non-salt months so rusting shouldn't be an issue. And I called Fine Lines as JamesC suggested but they didn't have brake lines for my car.

rjshull

I would go with stainless even if your only driving it during the summer as it is a harder material and will resist rust, they will not bulge over time, the pedal will be stiffer, and they will always look nice. Since the price difference is only 20 bucks I would go ss especially if you want the ss look but if you don't then go with the oem replacement.

Scamo-2.8

iTrader: (16)

Well here's a question along the same lines... no pun intended....
Lets say that some years down the road you had a problem with a fitting and you had to cut it off. Having to add a new line on the end of it, which material is easier to flare?

rjshull

Thats a good question, stainless steel is less forgiving than any other form of steel, that I know of. If you have experience working with tubing then I would say go with ss, but if you don't want to take the chance of messing it up and having to replace the whole thing again due to a messed up flare then go with the oem steel.