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Old 09-01-2007 | 03:56 PM
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Im more talking about the one that goes across the k-member. Did you custom make one or use the stock one? Any pics of either installed?
Old 09-01-2007 | 04:21 PM
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I think most guys use the stock ones...At least I did...Just zip tie those bitches up there...

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i made mine
Old 09-01-2007 | 05:25 PM
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i made mine
Got any pics? How much did it cost? Did you do hard line or braided?
Old 09-01-2007 | 05:32 PM
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got that cam installed idle clip in sig.....pulls like a bitch for a small cam....
Old 09-01-2007 | 06:23 PM
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got that cam installed idle clip in sig.....pulls like a bitch for a small cam....
Sounds good man! Didnt think it would lope that hard.
Old 09-01-2007 | 08:16 PM
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I used hard lines. I bought them at a local parts store with the correct fitting on one end and flared the other side. I would take a pic but my cars at the chassis shop.
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Originally Posted by ls1408cp
I used hard lines. I bought them at a local parts store with the correct fitting on one end and flared the other side. I would take a pic but my cars at the chassis shop.
So you had to bend it all though right?
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So you had to bend it all though right?
yes, buy one of those little cheap benders that all auto parts place sell and it will be easy
Old 09-02-2007 | 09:38 PM
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I used stock for now. I will be bending a new one this winter
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i had the stock one untill i did the abs delete and messed that one up so i remade that line. but yes you can still use the stock one and just use 2 zip ties

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Old 09-03-2007 | 09:37 AM
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I just bought the line from the auto parts store and flared my own lines. It turned out pretty good.
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Looks good ZO6kern!
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Originally Posted by Demonicbird00
i had the stock one untill i did the abs delete and messed that one up so i remade that line. but yes you can still use the stock one and just use 2 zip ties

-brandon
Im going to be doing the ABS! delete also. What all does this change?
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used stock ones and ziptied.
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if your careful you can still use the stock lines and reflare them. the kit can be a pita to put in but take your time

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Has anybody used braided line? Would that be a bad idea?
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If you get the Burkhardt ABS delete block with the manual brake set up you can get the braided lines from them also, that's what I'm doing.
If you're sticking with the stock booster and you're quick about it, I just sent them my old abs block for exchange for the one that work with their braided lines and manual brakes.
The old block I sent back will work with your '98 brake set up and you can use the stock lines.
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Originally Posted by a98ws6
Im going to be doing the ABS! delete also. What all does this change?
Nothing. Replacing the k-member lines does look much better though. It's easier to replace the lines on the k-member when you're doing your ABS delete.

Do NOT add braided lines to your braking system. They expand greater then steel tubing decreasing firmness in your brake pedal.

Our ABS delete kits allow you to either re-use your original braided lines OR remove them. The less braided lines the better. Only replace rubber lines with braided lines. If you need lines, we can supply them to you as well. We can include any fitting you may need as well. The K-member lines would NOT be pre-formed as the ABS system is. There are too many variations of how they can be run. Best option for the k-member is to form as you go.
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I am going to redo the lines when I put the k member in over the winter, probably take the line going to the passenger side and run it along the radiator support to get it more out of the way if it will lay out right when the lines get done.

I also plan on running a single line to the back and teeing it off to go to each side, rather then the stock setup that has 2 lines that run the entire lenth of the car. not alot of weight, but alot less clutter, which is what I'm after. Should also be easier to bleed a single line like that too I think.


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