Brake Lines

[lts1ow]

Mine are rusty and more than likely at the end of their life soon, life of northeast coast driving..

Has anyone bought a prebent SS line kit? Or do you guys just buy a roll of line with some fittings and go to town?

Would be awesome to get a pre bent kit but I am wary of the ability to do it without lifting cab/bed

 

[Evan@InglewoodTrans]

We have had good luck with inlinetube.com i'll be ordering a set for my LB7 soon. Lifting the cab some makes life much easier.

 

[blk smoke lb7]

You wouldn't have to lift the cab per say you might have to lower the gas tank might be the worst.I would imagine the prebent stainless would be pretty pricey.

 

[prodiesel804]

buy the kit, kind of a pain to put on but worth it.

 

[Evan@InglewoodTrans]

You wouldn't have to lift the cab per say you might have to lower the gas tank might be the worst.I would imagine the prebent stainless would be pretty pricey.

$289 plus shipping

 

[lts1ow]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cst-ct1197-ss/overview/make/gmc/year/2005/model/sierra-2500-hd

At the risk of having to do the damn things over again in a few years, SS seems worth it

 

[blk smoke lb7]

$289 plus shipping

Is that for a full kit Evan?If so that's not bad all.....ccsb?

 

[TheBac]

Inline Tube is where I plan on buying them. Seems to me the worst one would be the passenger side front.

 

[Evan@InglewoodTrans]

Is that for a full kit Evan?If so that's not bad all.....ccsb?

Yes

Inline Tube is where I plan on buying them. Seems to me the worst one would be the passenger side front.

Believe it or not it really isn't bad the rear is worse. The inline tube kits have fit perfect.

 

[lts1ow]

Well, looks like I will going with the inline tube kit, fun winter project for me.

Brake lines, pads, rotors, and fixing a hydroboost leak.

 

[TheBac]

Are we twins? Besides putting off brake lines, I still havent dealt with my hydroboost leak either. Got all the parts, just dont want to do it.

Im just driving my daughter's Bravada right now. Yay!

 

[lts1ow]

I still drive my truck, stops fine, just afraid after this winter the lines will give their last breath and burst on a heavy stop.

Wish I could daily the camaro but that needs exhaust, and now a update to the tune, yadda yadda..

Should have bought a prius. :roflmao:

 

[Leadfoot]

Evan (or anyone actually), do you know if the fittings are stainless?

I bought Inline tube complete systems for several older vehicles I own and fitment was perfect, but I have noticed that my fittings are starting to go bad (the lines themselves look brand new after a wipe down with a cloth).

Years ago somebody told me Classictube used stainless fittings as well as lines while Inline used stainless lines but coated fittings.....just wondering if that's changed. If not I might go with Classictube when mine go out.

 

[Evan@InglewoodTrans]

As far as I remember they were stainless and what you were told was most likely right this is quoted from the site.

Inline Tube Exclusive:
All '73 & newer Chevy Truck Brake Line Sets now have SOLID stainless fittings!

 

[Whitetail Addict]

I still drive my truck, stops fine, just afraid after this winter the lines will give their last breath and burst on a heavy stop.

Two weeks ago I drove my truck home (70 miles) with no brakes. A brake line let loose coming to a stoplight on the morning commute. Thanks again GM.

 

[WisconsinHick1]

Might as well upgrade to braided brake lines at the same time. Only another $100 from what I have found.

 

[xtremebikr04]

I've used the inlinetube ss brake lines with great reaults:thumb:. The braided caliper lines made a firmer brake pedal, not as spongy.

 

[Vrabel]

I get rolls of the nickle plated lines and make them myself.

 

[coldLBZ]

Looks like I will be buying some new brake lines too...

 

[lts1ow]

I get rolls of the nickle plated lines and make them myself.

I did the camaro that way, and thats a no ABS fanciness car just line lock and prop valve, oh did they suck..

Even with the fancy hydraulic flare tool too.