Brake Lines

• Apr 18, 2015

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Okay, I need at least one steel brake line going from the proportioning block to a new master cylinder. I have never successfully bent any steel lines. What sources do ya'll recommend for brake lines?
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Wes

1967 Dodge Charger, going from drums to discs in the front.

 

• Apr 18, 2015

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Do you have the old line to use as template. The steel lines are pretty easy to bend up. Just use some things like 2x4's to make the bends. Or any rounded objects maybe your floor jack handle... They're cheap if you make a mistake.

Take your time. They don't kink as easily as up you think.

 

• Apr 18, 2015

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you can pick up a fairly inexpensive tube bender for example: http://www.harborfreight.com/1-8-eighth-inch-to-1-4-quarter-inch-tube-bender-94571.html
you will also need to change your master cylinder.

 

• Apr 18, 2015

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This is the way to go:

http://www.copper.org/applications/automotive/brake-tube/brake.html

You can bend it by hand and it flares easily.

http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performa...pp-Nickel-Copper-Brake-Lines/2111534/10002/-1

 

• Apr 19, 2015

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Thanks for the responses, and the links.
I appreciate it!

 

• Apr 20, 2015

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My 96 Dodge diesel and my moms Chrysler 300 (1999) both have braided stainless steel lines. I think I am going to do some measuring and go that route. Check out Summit or Jegs for the Earls brake lines. They come in many lengths and are about 15 bucks each.

 

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Remember these brake lines need a double flare at the ends, not a single flare. Easy to make with the right tool.

 

• Apr 20, 2015

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Got mine here, stock or stainless:

http://www.finelinesinc.com/dodgecharger-1966_1967

 

• Apr 28, 2015

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Wesola78 said:

Okay, I need at least one steel brake line going from the proportioning block to a new master cylinder. I have never successfully bent any steel lines. What sources do ya'll recommend for brake lines?
Thanks!
Wes

1967 Dodge Charger, going from drums to discs in the front.

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Thanks for all the responses fellas!
Now, how about the distribution block/proportioning valve?
Do I need a new one?