I’ve had this proud ’51 Chevy 3/4T for about 20 years and it’s run off and on, but Covid has me looking for things to do-so I’m diving in and giving ‘Grover’ a good going over and improve some things. The other day, one of my brake lines ruptured that runs along the rt side rail and feeds the back end and obviously my pedal goes to the floor now. All my lines look either original or replaced years ago but prob should not only fix the one line obviously, but should do them all. A few years back I went thru all the wheels and updated the wheel cylinders, so they are all ok
Question: I’m pretty handy as everyone is with old cars, and I’ve not made brake lines but looking on youtube-if I get a good kit, it looks pretty successful. Or is it better to buy a complete set from someone. I’ve thumbed thru some catalogs and see them in ‘original material’ or stainless. From $140-220 I’ll need Tees, flex/rubber line and fasteners also. Would love any general advice or leads to who sells nice kits that fit pretty well. And if I should make my own lines. Which ever does better Also, I will have to explore the issues of 3/16 vs ¼” lines maybe on the back end, any advice appreciated.
Best and stay safe Clem
Clem Donahue; Berkeley '51 chevy 3600 3/4 ton, rebuilt 235; 6V still, 96% stock '65 ford ranchero
