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#22106 03/24/2004 11:52 PM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 218 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 218 | The brake lines need replacing on my truck. I have the bed off and now would be a good time. There don't appear to be any real complicated bends in the tubing, but there sure is a big difference between bulk and prebent tubing. How difficul is the job of making your own? | | |
#22107 03/25/2004 12:13 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 55 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 55 | It all depends on how much you value your time.
I can't say how big a job it is to cut and bend your own tubing. But I can comment on buying and installing pre-cut and bent tubing. I just finished doing that on a 55.2. My guess is that it saved me probably at least half a day of work, maybe more. Plus I didn't have to buy the tubing bending and flaring tools. For me the cost of pre-bent was well worth the time saved. | | |
#22108 03/25/2004 12:23 AM | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 | Six: I think it's easier than copper, take your time, you should have all the tools from your shop except maybe the double flare. Some local auto stores will let you borrow if you buy the material from them. If you need any ideas on how to do it e-mail me. popcorn The Truth Is Out There (Not that hard) | | |
#22109 03/25/2004 12:24 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | I can't tell you how many times I had the nut on the wrong side of a bend when I made my lines.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#22110 03/25/2004 5:49 AM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 985 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 985 | When I did my 49 a couple of years ago I used staight sections from the parts store. The main line going back to the rear had to be made of 2 pieces with a union fitting. Other then that I had one piece that fell between lengths so I went with the longer one and made a small coil in that piece. Like Popcorn said It is easy to do. I would suggest a tubing bender but I know of a couple of ways to bend tubing without kinking it and without a bender. Send me and email if you want to know how.
Good Luck
Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
"Today is better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow"
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#22111 03/25/2004 7:11 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | When I did mine I couldn't use a pre-made kit because I had converted to a dual master cylinder at the same time.
I bought all the tools, a roll of line, plus a number of parts store lines for less than the cost of a kit.
But then it took me a couple Saturdays to get the work done...
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
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#22112 03/25/2004 4:48 AM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | As with LT, I also went with preformed line set (stainless steel). If I attempted to bend my own set, I could only imagine how much time I would have spent. The extra $$ was well spent. Now I have more time to spend in my backyard.
Craig
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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