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Could I use 1/4 inch stainless tubing for all my brake lines on my truck? Any info on this would be greatly appreciated.
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Jim
Modern ‘science’: the wonder of a
pre-determined mind…
The ‘baseline belief’ of astronomy:
“Any day now, we’ll pick up a tiny,
coded signal from outer space. Then
we’ll know for certain that there is
intelligence out there, because coded
information does not arise by chance”
The ‘baseline belief’ of biology:
The precisely coded genetic information in
every cell would fill many books…
but we know for certain that no intelligence
could have created life.”
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This was covered not to long ago in another thread, but this is what we have determined. !/2 ton short bed uses 3/16" for all lines, 1/2 ton long and up uses 1/4" for all lines exept for the rear axle line, which is 3/16". It would be best to use the correct size for the truck.
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What are you working on? Are you going to upgrade brakes? Will you be using a booster MC? If so then the original size line requirement goes out the window.
Jim
Modern ‘science’: the wonder of a
pre-determined mind…
The ‘baseline belief’ of astronomy:
“Any day now, we’ll pick up a tiny,
coded signal from outer space. Then
we’ll know for certain that there is
intelligence out there, because coded
information does not arise by chance”
The ‘baseline belief’ of biology:
The precisely coded genetic information in
every cell would fill many books…
but we know for certain that no intelligence
could have created life.”
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As mentioned earlier there are standard sizes for various models but the important thing is to match the brake line size with the components on the truck. If you are going to use the original rear wheel cylinders and they have 3/16 fittings it wouldn't make any sense to try to adapt 1/4 lines. If you are using a later rear end and it uses a different size line, you will need to change accordingly.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
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I plan on either using a 12 bolt rear end or a camaro rear end if I am able to find one reasonable. On the front I am puting mustang 2 stock size disc brakes. I have the power brake setup that fits in the stock location with a 7" booster. The reason I want to find a camaro rear end is because I am getting my front rotors with 5 on 4 and 3/4 bolt pattern.I use 1/4 " tubing at work on pneumatic controls and was wondering how hard it would be to find fittings to adapt.I will need to find aflare tool also. thanks for all the info
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You can use 1/4" lines. I have a 10 bolt Camaro with 12 disc brakes and I am using 3/16 lines. http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2540282850099708909YZvPCmI use a Snap-on flaring tool but you can find them at Northern Tool or Harbor Crap freight. BTW the 12 bolt you are talking about is a later Camaro/Firebird rear. The 10 or 12 will fit depending on what year truck you have.
Jim
Modern ‘science’: the wonder of a
pre-determined mind…
The ‘baseline belief’ of astronomy:
“Any day now, we’ll pick up a tiny,
coded signal from outer space. Then
we’ll know for certain that there is
intelligence out there, because coded
information does not arise by chance”
The ‘baseline belief’ of biology:
The precisely coded genetic information in
every cell would fill many books…
but we know for certain that no intelligence
could have created life.”
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