Hard Line Brake Question???
05-10-2012, 11:59 AM
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Hard Line Brake Question??? Hi, I am looking for a way to replace the stock hard lines on my car with custom flexible ones. I have heard of some people making their own and some have gotten some made for them.
If you have made your own, could you tell me exactly what tubing you bought and fitting etc? I have flared many fittings and put together AN hoses so I might be able to do it my self.
If you had them made could you tell me where you ordered them from?
Any info would be appreciated. I have been searching for answers to this and I am having trouble putting the pieces together.
Also my car is 97 Camaro Z28. It had four channel but now is 3 channel. Proportioning valve from a 89 Camaro Z28. 6.0l swap blah blah...
If you have made your own, could you tell me exactly what tubing you bought and fitting etc? I have flared many fittings and put together AN hoses so I might be able to do it my self.
If you had them made could you tell me where you ordered them from?
Any info would be appreciated. I have been searching for answers to this and I am having trouble putting the pieces together.
Also my car is 97 Camaro Z28. It had four channel but now is 3 channel. Proportioning valve from a 89 Camaro Z28. 6.0l swap blah blah...
05-15-2012, 09:28 AM
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I think you're talking about the lines from the frame to the caliper. He's talking about the hard lines. If you can get all those for $125, I'm going to be seriously impressed!
05-15-2012, 12:13 PM
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I replaced my hard lines with stainless steel from classic tube. Only problem I had was the fitting that was wrong but they replaced it on there cost. Also they used rubber lines to hooked up to the abs block so had them make braided lines for that.
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I kind of ended up butchering some of the lines so I was wondering if there was an easier alternative for running lines. It looks like I will be replacing them with stainless steel lines.
05-18-2012, 09:37 AM
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Classic Tubes is the best alternative I know of. I would not use the generic parts house brake lines...they are very prone to rust and they are not seamless and I would be nervous about how well they would hold up to the rigors of brake pressures.
This is your life your talking about...and the life of others as well. Don't cut any corners here or take the cheap way out. It could cost you dearly in the end.
This is your life your talking about...and the life of others as well. Don't cut any corners here or take the cheap way out. It could cost you dearly in the end.
05-21-2012, 11:33 AM
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Ok one more thing. Should I go bigger with 5/16 tubing or stick with 3/16 tubing? I think the stock size is 3/16 and this is the size most people are running.
05-24-2012, 05:16 AM
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I emailed Classictubes today regarding production of stainless-steel OEM design hardline brake lines for my 94 T/A. I'm doing a full resto so I wanted to address old brake lines while I am at it. I will let you know what my results are. The GM PN's are out of production so finding a way to obtain new pre-bent hardlines has been more or less of a PITA.
05-24-2012, 05:20 AM
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If you are running stock calipers, I would stick with 3/16" tubing. The only reason you would need larger tubing IMO is if you needed to move more fluid (i.e. big brakes or multiple-piston brakes) FWIW the smaller diameter tubing will also enable brake fluid to cool quicker.
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I didn't know if running larger tubing would be better or not. I thought I would find some suggestions from people on here. I was thinking about keeping it the same size because the master cylinder may not be able to keep up.
I have a buddy who bought a classic with power brakes swapped in and just found the piston on the master cylinder is not big enough. I think it would be best to keep the same size lines for this reason.
I should probably upload pics once I get the lines out to show everyone what I am so worried about.
I have a buddy who bought a classic with power brakes swapped in and just found the piston on the master cylinder is not big enough. I think it would be best to keep the same size lines for this reason.
I should probably upload pics once I get the lines out to show everyone what I am so worried about.
12-06-2012, 12:26 PM
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I emailed Classictubes today regarding production of stainless-steel OEM design hardline brake lines for my 94 T/A. I'm doing a full resto so I wanted to address old brake lines while I am at it. I will let you know what my results are. The GM PN's are out of production so finding a way to obtain new pre-bent hardlines has been more or less of a PITA.
12-06-2012, 02:06 PM
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The ABS block location and port placements are somewhat different than on the ls1 variants. If it isnt in their catalog, call them and ask them. I dealt with a guy named don colf. He was spot on and real helpful. I had every single line done on my lt1 bird. Its 3 channel abs so tell him you want the exact copy of my lines. They should be in the catalog by now, ill call him and see if he can add them. I know their catalog is finicky. If you pick camaro things will come up that wont come up for firebird and viceversa.
