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| | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 367 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 367 | Hello, I need to replace the master cylinder on my 59 and would like to do the break line that runs accross the rear end . I ts a 3/4 ton so different from 1/2 ton . have not seen any repos. The one on now is home made, works but is ugly. Any ideas? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,480 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,480 | You can buy a new master cylinder from Classic Parts. Here is a LINKThis would be a great time to upgrade to a dual master cylinder. It would require running new brake lines, but if you use CuNi (Copper Nickel) it can be bent by hand. It flares easily with a cheap flaring tool and now with your new skills, you can replace your brake line on the rear end and run it the way you like!
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Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,397 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,397 | There are several vendors that carry RePop brake lines, In-line Tube and LMC Truck are both good sources. I used a kit from In-line Tube for my 59', it was a direct replacement for the factory lines. I used the stainless tubing, harder to work with but they last forever. As Phil said this would be a perfect time to up-grade to a duel master cylinder.
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~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400"The Book of Thor"Read the story in the DITY1960 Chevrolet C10"A Family Heirloom"Follow the story in the DITY Gallery'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane | | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 367 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 367 | Thanks the 36 rear is different,but making my own lines cant look any worse than what is there. Dont know about a dual master right now .I got a new one from classic to put on. where would i find the cuni lines? was thinking of the preflaired ones from parts store. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | You can buy the nickel/copper lines in 25’ rolls at every parts store or online. My ‘62 used 3/16 and was very easy to bend. Rent the double flare tool from O’Reillys or Autozone.
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