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iTrader: (1)

good deal...but I don't think I would fix it that way...good luck with that.

*91f150*

I dont see a problem with it, I mean I have done it b4 to old cars. Just looking for a cheap easy fix to get me through to the spring, Its just a very small section. If I try to flare it I'll just break more line. I dunno it doesnt seem like a whole lot of pressure would make it all the way to the back of this truck.

*91f150*

actually nevermind, a roll of brake line is line $20.00. I imagine its not terribly hard. Where do I buy the fittings and stuff to connect to the master cylinder? Are they just standard. Never really looked to see how everything is connected together.
I will try to get away with only doing the one for now, just hope the clips are in good shape etc.
Might as well do it right, I just need to fix it asap.Worst time of the year for this, cold and its Christmas

papa tiger

It all takes patience and of course nytril gloves and eye protection. But it's never too cold to do it right. That's the stuff. Parts would have it and a double flare tool kit. Be careful and cut the steel tube and remove the old nuts, make sure they fit your new tube precisely. You like to add those back ups onto the tube to for strength at the flare. Brake tubes, double flares work well. Maken brake lines, boy those were the days. I did a lot of crawling around when I was a kid. I Don't do those anymore.

*91f150*

Anybody have a brake diagram for these trucks? Trying to make this as simple as possible, as we are no experiencing a cold snap. Dont want to be out on my back any longer than I have to be.Was surprised to see only 2 lines coming out of the master cylinder. Hopefully they kept it simple all the way along. Bought the line and a flaring kit. Never double flared b4 so if anyone can point me in the right direction........please do

papa tiger

It's insert is different and you let a little extra tube up thru the clamp. Clamp it real tight or the tube will slip. I liked to do mine in a vise for secure holding of the stuff while cranking on the screw. You need to practice a couple of times to get it right/not too big/not to small. You will see the difference in the flare between a double flare/single flare tube, with double flare much more crack resistant. Take your time and get the flare right with nut already on the tube and it will last a very long time. You can get unions also to make shorter fixes. Usually people who sell the brake tubes have brass fittings also. You need a small tube bender so as not to kink the good tube. It kinks real easy with out the rounded bender. They don't cost much and are very handy about 6" long by 2 1/2 ". Before anything make sure you have the right brake line / metric ? Always remember this is Mechanical Work/ meaning pipe and tubing. The fix needs to be solid. If it isn't solid/ can move around/ it will crack again someplace. It's been some time for me and the dealers change their stock of things. Happy Fixen and Merry Christmas.

*91f150*

found a video on how to double flare looks easy enough. I just wish I knew how long this thing was and exactly how many fittings I will have to change. I wonder if haynes would have a diagram in their ****ty manuals?
I would assume I should remove the old section first to see exactly what I need for fittings and length etc. Then start bendin a straight piece as close to the origional as possible. I just dont understand how the fittings go in and stay in. Must be in 2 pieces, one that slides over the line onto the one pushed into the hole then tightened?

papa tiger

I had to use stainless tube once with compression fittings and adapters. Worked well up to and exceeding 4500 psi. Do not use copper tubing, not stong enough for brake system. Installing brake lines is a bend as you go sort of thing. Thats the tube bender talken.

bubbabud

A 6 inch rubber hose and a couple of clamps? are you out of your mind?this is a hydraulic system pressurized to more than 1000psi arubber hose and a couple of clamps wont last for even 1 stop sure hope there is nobody else on the road when you try it and DOT3 fluid is what will be running out on the groundBubbabud

*91f150*

dude I've done it b4. worked fine as a quick fix......if u read the rest of the post I'm doing the whole line. My plan was to cut out less than an inch, just enough to feed the rubber hose on and clamp it on either side. I dont recommend anyone doing this, but I need to this truck to get back to work. Now I get to truck to my buddies place brakeless who has a garage to fix this POS.