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Old Oct 2, 2000 | 10:51 AM
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
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Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Braided brake lines

What manufactures make perfect-fit, braided lines for our cars?

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Old Oct 2, 2000 | 01:24 PM
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Russell makes a nice 5 line kit. The ones in the rear fit perfect but I didn't use the fronts bc the Baer kit came with lines.

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Old Oct 3, 2000 | 09:08 AM
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Car: 1991 Formula
Engine: 434
Transmission: PG
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I have the Russel lines in the front and back and they make a big difference. Before the lines were installed, the car would pull to the right upon braking. Now it stops in a straight line and the pedal is a lot firmer.

Hope this helps

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Old Oct 3, 2000 | 09:55 AM
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Steve,

Are the Russell lines a perfect fit? If so, where can I purchase them?

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Old Oct 3, 2000 | 02:18 PM
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5 lines??

My Russell kit came with the two front lines, plus the splitter block that attaches to the rear axle. The rear caliper lines, the ones about 3 inches long, did not come in the kit.

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Old Oct 3, 2000 | 02:36 PM
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Tom, my bad. I got the Russell 3 line kit and bought the rears (caliper lines) seperate from Baer. Man, it's been a long time since then!
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Old Oct 3, 2000 | 04:59 PM
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Car: 86 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: W/C T-5
Axle/Gears: 9 BOLT 3.45 POSI
Earls sells a complete kit.

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Old Oct 3, 2000 | 06:28 PM
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JeffT, no prob. So, Baer carries those short lines? Cool, I want some. Do you remeber part #'s? If not no biggies, I can call them.

Same for you BLACKZ, you got any part numbers for the rear lines? Thanks guys!

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Old Oct 3, 2000 | 08:00 PM
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Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
BlackZ,

Where can I purchase Earls lines? Website? Catalogue? About what is the cost per set?

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Old Oct 4, 2000 | 06:45 AM
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From: jeff NY usa
Car: 86 Z28
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I forgot the part number, But I found that some guy buy the name of sam works there and he was a great help,1-317-241-0318,


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