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Dec 10, 2003 | 08:44 PM

efweber

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Flex hoses

I am going to be installing new brake pads, rotors, and flex hoses this winter on my 1984 Corvette. I have the parts, but I think I need to buy a set of brake line wrenches. Does anyone know what size the brake lines are on my car?

Dec 11, 2003 | 11:11 AM

vinnies87

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Re: Flex hoses (efweber)

Brakes: 15,17 mm, 13/16 combo... I use the 13/16 on the caliper mounting bracket, their metric but it fits really tight, so no change of stripping the head... also.. buy a good set, snap-on, etc... tighter tollerances... :thumbs: :thumbs:

Dec 12, 2003 | 05:47 PM

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Re: Flex hoses (vinnies87)

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:rolleyes: UUUMMMMMM he said LINE WRENCHES! for the BRAKE LINES! I can't remember off hand, but Sears sells a good set of line wrenches.

I use Craftsman all the time. :thumbs:

Dec 12, 2003 | 05:50 PM

oldace84

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Re: Flex hoses (efweber)

Are you going to use the crossdrilled or slotted rotors?
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tony
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Dec 12, 2003 | 07:50 PM

65Z01

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Re: Flex hoses (efweber)

Sorry I don't know the hose sizes but can offer some suggestions on that brake job, if you don't mind.

When installing pads you need to install new clips, caliper pins & C-clips and coat the back of the pads with an anti-rattle compound.

When the calipers are removed you need to install new caliper bolts & washers. The new bolts come with red threadlocker applied.

You will also need a torque wrench to install the caliper bolts.

[Modified by 65Z01, 8:06 PM 12/12/2003]

Dec 12, 2003 | 07:59 PM

efweber

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Re: Flex hoses (oldace84)

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Are you going to use the crossdrilled or slotted rotors?
thanks
tony
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I bought a kit from VBP that includes slotted rotors, pads, stainless steel flex hoses, and brake fluid. I probably would not have gone with this equipment, but it turned out to be just as cheap as OEM, so I figured I might as well go with better parts. I should mention that my Corvette has 183,000 miles, and is a work in progress.

Dec 12, 2003 | 08:10 PM

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Dec 12, 2003 | 08:14 PM

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Re: Flex hoses (efweber)

I got the caliper bolts & washers from my local Chevy dealer; the other parts should be available from a local brake parts dealer, of the Chevy dealer.