Front to Rear Line Replacement
Front to Rear Line Replacement
Good evening, has anyone ever replaced the entire section of steel line that runs from the master cylinder to the rear of the car? The steel line is shot right in the middle of the car. There is a company who thankfully makes a complete line front to rear. If anyone has done this before, let me know if there are any tips or tricks to doing this successfully. My vehicle is an 84 Berlinetta V8. Thanks
https://www.getdiscbrakes.com/fin8402
https://www.getdiscbrakes.com/fin8402
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From: Meriden, CT 06451
Car: 84 TA orig. 305 LG4 "H" E4ME
Engine: 334 SBC - stroked 305 M4ME Q-Jet
Transmission: upgraded 700R4 3200 stall
Axle/Gears: 10bolt 4.10 Posi w Lakewood TA Bars
Re: Front to Rear Line Replacement
I have not done the replacement on my TA, but I have done it to my 1995 GMC truck. If you are going to do this, I recommend using stainless steel lines and use anti-seize on the threads of the fittings.
Unfortunately, I mistakenly ordered another SS whole car kit, so now I have 2 complete kits. I am stuck with the other because shipping costs are a deal breaker unless I can find someone close to me that needs it.
Unfortunately, I mistakenly ordered another SS whole car kit, so now I have 2 complete kits. I am stuck with the other because shipping costs are a deal breaker unless I can find someone close to me that needs it.
Re: Front to Rear Line Replacement
I have not done the replacement on my TA, but I have done it to my 1995 GMC truck. If you are going to do this, I recommend using stainless steel lines and use anti-seize on the threads of the fittings.
Unfortunately, I mistakenly ordered another SS whole car kit, so now I have 2 complete kits. I am stuck with the other because shipping costs are a deal breaker unless I can find someone close to me that needs it.
Unfortunately, I mistakenly ordered another SS whole car kit, so now I have 2 complete kits. I am stuck with the other because shipping costs are a deal breaker unless I can find someone close to me that needs it.
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From: NJ
Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 406 on N20 w/ EFI
Transmission: P.B. 700R4
Axle/Gears: 12 bolt w/ 3.91
Re: Front to Rear Line Replacement
Classic Tube or In-Line tube make replacement brake line kits that are not cheaply built. I've used both companies before
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Car: '86 Iroc Z & '91 RS
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Front to Rear Line Replacement
Another option is a Nickel/Copper brake line tubing coil, real easy to bend and flare.. unless you can get a pre-made pre-bent piece cheap..
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From: NJ
Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 406 on N20 w/ EFI
Transmission: P.B. 700R4
Axle/Gears: 12 bolt w/ 3.91
Re: Front to Rear Line Replacement
very true. In fact i switched over to NiCopp (nickle/copper) tube this year when I wanted clean fancy brake lines in the engine bay. It is SUPER EASY to hand form and super easy to flare. I got a 25' roll of it for about $50
actually:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
actually:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
Re: Front to Rear Line Replacement
very true. In fact i switched over to NiCopp (nickle/copper) tube this year when I wanted clean fancy brake lines in the engine bay. It is SUPER EASY to hand form and super easy to flare. I got a 25' roll of it for about $50
actually:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
actually:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,917
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From: NJ
Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 406 on N20 w/ EFI
Transmission: P.B. 700R4
Axle/Gears: 12 bolt w/ 3.91
Re: Front to Rear Line Replacement
hard to tell form a small picture, but it does look correct.
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