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by BigFish246
Wed Aug 18, 2010 6:44 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Brake Lines
Replies: 46
Views: 16678

Re: Brake Lines

That website gives a different reason. They say the coils are to provide flexibility in the lines so that the normal movement of body flex will not fatigue and crack the lines, and also to ease in assembly of parts. I don't know which is right but they all make sense to me. Thanks, and sorry about ...
by BigFish246
Wed Aug 18, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Rear Brake Lines
Replies: 17
Views: 10559

Re: Rear Brake Lines

No I took a short cut. To do it like the factory did you need to drop the tank. I hate to be bothersome, but can you give me more info on this short cut. It's just that I have the van apart for 4 days now, and it's stressing me out. All of the lines were corroded, and I can't find the flare nuts th...
by BigFish246
Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Rear Brake Lines
Replies: 17
Views: 10559

Re: Rear Brake Lines

I finally finished with my new brake lines today. Yesterday I spent most of the day on my back bending the new brake lines in place (my arms are still sore). I ended up getting a 25' coil of 1/4" brake line and a double flare tool. I ran a continuous line from the front to the back. As for the...
by BigFish246
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Brake Lines
Replies: 46
Views: 16678

Re: Brake Lines

rlsllc wrote: roll the line around a piece of pipe to make the "spring" that allows body movement, it's a fun trick. It takes a lot more line than you think to make one of those springs.
Roy,
Hi, What do you mean by 'make the "spring"?'

Thanks,
2000 Astro 140k miles.
by BigFish246
Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Pressure Brake Bleeder. (pic`s), By SOCALIV8
Replies: 21
Views: 17707

Re: Pressure Brake Bleeder. (pic`s), By SOCALIV8

Bleeding your hydraulic brake system is always a real pain in the a$$, especially if you have modified your system by fitting a rear disc set-up, or larger calipers, adjustable proportioning valve, etc, etc, etc........ Hi guys, great advice. I have heard that there is a way to make your ABS pump f...