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don t. - 72gmc · 05-13-2002, 05:52 AM

I had to wait until now to post and im still (expletive deleted)!! Sorry, running all new brake parts, got the front lines ran w/o problem (3/16" lines).
Started on the rear (1/4"). The pass side, behind the front tire, the line takes a hard u-turn. It looks like its trying to stay away from the exhaust. I've gone through 5 pre-made tubes and (ex-deleted) 'em up!! Just can't get that turn to bent w/o kinking.
Looked for other routes, im just not sure. I've been using the pre-made lines (don't have a flare tool). Im using a screwdriver c-clamped to bench to bend the pipe. This works for "the easy stuff" but this u-turn is a (ex-deleted). Hope this makes sense.
ANY ideas??? Thanks.....don t. ....
BTW...this has me SO stressed that I just HAD to call in sick at work (grin). Its a mental thing (grin).

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bobs409 · 05-13-2002, 06:02 AM

Just buy a tubing bender for a few bucks at any auto parts store. You can make tight turns with them.

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BubbaGreen · 05-13-2002, 06:08 AM

Are you making a 'show' truck? If not, I
would run the rear brake line a bit different
...follow the front brake line on the pass-side
across the front cross member, then loop it
back thru the pass-side motor mount and bring
it to the back that way. There would be no
chance for the hot exhaust to heat the brake
fluid, nor rub a hole in the line from say
hedders. that stock brake line suck coming
up over the bottom frame like that.

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*Fast68Chevy* · 05-13-2002, 10:59 AM

you can basically run brake tubes whrre ever you wish to as long as are away from moving parts and exhaust, so if you see a route you can make them take that would allow no so sharp of a bend then use it if its clear of moving or hot parts,

and yes go get a bender tool, they are cheap and save you lots of trouble. flaring tool is free rental at A/Z

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O'l Buck · 05-13-2002, 11:11 AM

i've had good luck bending brake lines with 2 box end wrenches, you just have to go slow and keep the bends close together, working your way around the bend, sounds like you tried pretty much everything else, hope this works for you.

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don t. - 72gmc · 05-13-2002, 11:13 AM

I "just thought" that a bender would be semi-mucho bucks. Probably would have paid for itself at this point. I just called napa (closest thing around), ballparked at 10 bucks! Oh well, live & learn.
Thanks much! ....don t. ....

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*racedvl* · 05-13-2002, 12:56 PM

I used a WD-40 can. Of course it won't make a really tight bend, but it's PERFECT for that 90 bend up by the rear brake hose!! Speaking of witch, I should go back outside and finish my brakes...LOL

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busterwivell · 05-13-2002, 01:48 PM

Unless you are NEVER going to work on another vehicle as long as you live, I'd just pop for a tubing bender and a flairing tool now and be done with it. I learned the same lesson the hard way years ago. Spent more on tubing than the correct tools to do the job by the time I was done.

PanelDeland · 05-13-2002, 09:24 PM

Usually best to buy or rent the proper tool so you can get it done and have it look right.After you buy it you never have to do without the right tool again.I have two different tubing benders at work and they both work well,especially for brake or Hyd lines.They are rolling block style.I also have a set of spring type benders that work well for bending fuel lines or soft tubing for various industrial applications.

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05-13-2002, 11:11 AM	#5
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	i've had good luck bending brake lines with 2 box end wrenches, you just have to go slow and keep the bends close together, working your way around the bend, sounds like you tried pretty much everything else, hope this works for you. ------------------ "In the words of Motley Crue, This will always be my home sweet home" Ol' Buck: '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s Angel girl: 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick Greener: 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE no name yet: 72 442 under serious construction my site: http://communities.msn.com/Beastonabudget/homepage __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

05-13-2002, 01:48 PM	#8
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Unless you are NEVER going to work on another vehicle as long as you live, I'd just pop for a tubing bender and a flairing tool now and be done with it. I learned the same lesson the hard way years ago. Spent more on tubing than the correct tools to do the job by the time I was done. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-13-2002, 09:24 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Usually best to buy or rent the proper tool so you can get it done and have it look right.After you buy it you never have to do without the right tool again.I have two different tubing benders at work and they both work well,especially for brake or Hyd lines.They are rolling block style.I also have a set of spring type benders that work well for bending fuel lines or soft tubing for various industrial applications. ------------------ Deland does Chevys 68Chevy panel(LIZ) "A man and his truck,it's a beautiful thing" "I have the body of a god,unfortunately it's Budda" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-13-2002, 05:52 AM	#1
don t. - 72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: harvard, il. USA Posts: 389	Running new brake lines - bending ?'s I had to wait until now to post and im still (expletive deleted)!! Sorry, running all new brake parts, got the front lines ran w/o problem (3/16" lines). Started on the rear (1/4"). The pass side, behind the front tire, the line takes a hard u-turn. It looks like its trying to stay away from the exhaust. I've gone through 5 pre-made tubes and (ex-deleted) 'em up!! Just can't get that turn to bent w/o kinking. Looked for other routes, im just not sure. I've been using the pre-made lines (don't have a flare tool). Im using a screwdriver c-clamped to bench to bend the pipe. This works for "the easy stuff" but this u-turn is a (ex-deleted). Hope this makes sense. ANY ideas??? Thanks.....don t. .... BTW...this has me SO stressed that I just HAD to call in sick at work (grin). Its a mental thing (grin). ------------------ It aint gonna be a trailer queen, its gotta work, just like me. 3/4 ton,350 w/HEI, 79 q-jet, th400, Dana 60.

05-13-2002, 06:02 AM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Just buy a tubing bender for a few bucks at any auto parts store. You can make tight turns with them. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-13-2002, 06:08 AM	#3
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Are you making a 'show' truck? If not, I would run the rear brake line a bit different ...follow the front brake line on the pass-side across the front cross member, then loop it back thru the pass-side motor mount and bring it to the back that way. There would be no chance for the hot exhaust to heat the brake fluid, nor rub a hole in the line from say hedders. that stock brake line suck coming up over the bottom frame like that. ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

05-13-2002, 10:59 AM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	you can basically run brake tubes whrre ever you wish to as long as are away from moving parts and exhaust, so if you see a route you can make them take that would allow no so sharp of a bend then use it if its clear of moving or hot parts, and yes go get a bender tool, they are cheap and save you lots of trouble. flaring tool is free rental at A/Z ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL randy@ccaonline.com 2177353230 many GM parts bought, traded, or sold -am parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham current fleet: -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07- basketcase, #1 -90 Cavalier 2.2L sky blue, a driver -84 Z28 5.0L/700R4/3.73 daily driver -84 Firebird/SE 2.8L/T-5/3.73/engine bad, project #2 -82 purple Trans Am, project #3 Paint is overrated* © RSS Enterprises 2000

05-13-2002, 11:13 AM	#6
don t. - 72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: harvard, il. USA Posts: 389	I "just thought" that a bender would be semi-mucho bucks. Probably would have paid for itself at this point. I just called napa (closest thing around), ballparked at 10 bucks! Oh well, live & learn. Thanks much! ....don t. .... ------------------ It aint gonna be a trailer queen, its gotta work, just like me. 3/4 ton,350 w/HEI, 79 q-jet, th400, Dana 60.

05-13-2002, 12:56 PM	#7
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I used a WD-40 can. Of course it won't make a really tight bend, but it's PERFECT for that 90 bend up by the rear brake hose!! Speaking of witch, I should go back outside and finish my brakes...LOL ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/racedvl/racedvl69index.html Woodstock,IL.northwest of Chicago It's not what you buy, it's what you build!! I did not climb to the top of the food chain, to become a vegetarian. For some pics of my truck.



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