Brake line flaring Type?
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Brake line flaring Type?
In process of putting on C6 Z06 brakes on 2003 Z06 I found a male brake line fitting to the rt. rear that needs to be replaced. What type of flaring is used on the brake line, 45, 37, tapered, ETC? 
The other three went in perfect.
The other three went in perfect.
Burning Brakes
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Was hoping someone with more knowledge than me was going to post 
So all i know is you can't get the complete ready to install hard lines from a dealer , think you can get bulk tube and the tube nut / bolt from them though , then make them.
I had to make up a front drivers brake pipe and just used my generic brake flaring tool i got from a tool store .
Might be worth going to an auto zone , advanced auto parts etc and check out flaring tools .
On brakes i think there is a universal flare angle
You might be able to get the tube and tube nuts from auto zone etc.
37 * comes to mind but don't quote me on that
Sorry i can't be of more help
So all i know is you can't get the complete ready to install hard lines from a dealer , think you can get bulk tube and the tube nut / bolt from them though , then make them.
I had to make up a front drivers brake pipe and just used my generic brake flaring tool i got from a tool store .
Might be worth going to an auto zone , advanced auto parts etc and check out flaring tools .
On brakes i think there is a universal flare angle
You might be able to get the tube and tube nuts from auto zone etc.
37 * comes to mind but don't quote me on that
Sorry i can't be of more help
Burning Brakes
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I have heard some people suggest that it is not a good idea to make your own lines and potentially unsafe.
However, years ago I did. My '64 GTO had some brake lines that failed due to rubbing on the frame and retainers. I didn't know anything about it, but bought a double flaring tool and made my own lines. It worked fine. I had the car for another 8 years and no problems.
Good luck.
Burning Brakes
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Yeah , I know what you mean with safety , my f150 needed new lines , just ordered them , take them out the box and fit , kinda feels proper .
Shame gm can't supply new ready to fit lines.
Maybe take that line to a good garage , they may be able to make one up and use yours as a template .
.Shame gm can't supply new ready to fit lines.
Maybe take that line to a good garage , they may be able to make one up and use yours as a template .
