New Brake Lines
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From: Apex NC
New Brake Lines
I want to replace all the brake lines and proportioning valve on my 77 coupe. All new stainless prebent pieces. Someone told me that it is almost impossible to do this without raising the body? I hope this is not true as I am not setup to do that.
I have a flare tool and could cut the long lines if I had to and put a splice but that is the last thing that I want to do.
Just trying to get some advice before I need it....next weekend.
I have a flare tool and could cut the long lines if I had to and put a splice but that is the last thing that I want to do.
Just trying to get some advice before I need it....next weekend.
Pro
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From: Warrenville IL
It can be done without removing the x-member, atleast I did it on my '75.
You just have to be careful to not undo too many of the prebends.
The clip under the seatbelt retractor was a pain and getting it up through the kickup was tough.
You just have to be careful to not undo too many of the prebends.
The clip under the seatbelt retractor was a pain and getting it up through the kickup was tough.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '09
I replaced mine with pre-bent S/S and did not have to remove or lift anything. I did have to bend them some to get to rear calipers (through the "kick up" as wjsullivan said). I'm sure it's a whole lot easier to do with the body off, but it's not required. Just take your time and go easy bending the tubes as to not put a crimp into them.
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I replaced mine with pre-bent S/S and did not have to remove or lift anything. I did have to bend them some to get to rear calipers (through the "kick up" as wjsullivan said). I'm sure it's a whole lot easier to do with the body off, but it's not required. Just take your time and go easy bending the tubes as to not put a crimp into them.
