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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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So quick question, how hard is it to replace the hard brake line (the one that goes from the proportioning valve to the passenger front caliper) with the car totally together? Is it possible without disassembling everything?
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Very simple.
Just jack the front of the car up and remove the brackets that hold the line on and swap it out. As I remember the only issue was getting around the lower rad hose. Just took my time to make sure I didn't bend the tube when I was putting it on
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Very simple.
Just jack the front of the car up and remove the brackets that hold the line on and swap it out. As I remember the only issue was getting around the lower rad hose. Just took my time to make sure I didn't bend the tube when I was putting it on
Ok I was hoping it would be this easy, I was eye-balling it and it looked pretty straight forward.
IS there any difference between these lines over the years? I know the brake system is the same...anyone know?
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working on a 73, but I have a used line out of an 82. I don't know if these lines can be swapped out...
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Originally Posted by Ed T
quick glance at one of the vendors shows 70-73 front crossover lines are the same, 74-82 have a different PN #

OTOH, who puts a 30 y/o brake line on a 40 y/o car when new ones are so cheap ??? Just sayin'.......

32 Dollars and you get a new one. If not, you will be doing the same thing in a couple years.
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