The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Tons 'o Fun 1953 GMC 1-ton brake lines and fittings

Does anyone know what size lines and what types of flares we need?

45° double flare, with male threaded tube nuts, they fit in "inverted flare" fittings.

Originally I know it was 1/4" line for most if not all, and if not for everything then there was some 3/16"?? It's been about 11 years since I replaced mine and I went with a different configuration with disc brakes. Perhaps someone else can recall exactly what size line where, if any 3/16 was used.

Grigg

Thanks! Does anyone have a source for rebuilt or new wheel cylinders for a 53 GMC 1-ton? Or do most guys rebuild theirs?

Im pretty sure Rock Auto carries both the kits or new cylinders. Make sure you check the size bore you need to make sure your getting the right size. I believe others have also mentioned Napa as well.

Mark