Re: [Amc-list] replacing brake lines?

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Another option is to remove the existing lines and send them off to be 
duplicated. Inline Tube is an example of a place that can do that. If 
you go that route, check with the company you choose before you do 
anything since they will have specific requirements for shipping. Also, 
it would be a good idea to have them done in stainless so you don't have 
to worry about them again. Stainless if not recommended for the do it 
yourselfer since it is difficult to bend and flare.

Matt

On 6/16/2008 2:24 PM, Armand Eshleman spouted this sage advice:
> Yeah, what all those guys said.
> Don't short change yourself, get a bending tool, they aren't that expensive,
> and if you bend enough lines you've paid for it in ease of work and quality
> of workmanship. A very good quality flaring tool is imperative, the cheapys
> DO NOT WORK.........
> 
> Armand
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Joe Fulton" <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 12:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] replacing brake lines?
> 
> 
>> When I replaced the brake lines on my 66 Rambler I
>> bought a coil of brake line tubing, a bender, and
>> Craftsman flaring tool and had at it.  I removed the
>> old lines one by one and laid them out on the garage
>> floor.  I cut each new line to approximately length
>> leaving some excess and used the bending tool to
>> conform each new line to the exact shape (okay
>> approximate shape) of the old line.  I taped the old
>> line to the new line as I progressed along the length
>> to help control the process.  The new lines fit pretty
>> well.   I didn't want the the extra connections that
>> would have resulted from buying brake lines sections
>> in parts store lenghts.  I would advise you to
>> practice making flared ends on scrap pieces of brake
>> line until you are comfortable with the process and to
>> get a good quality flaring tool if you are going to do
>> this.
>>
>> Joe Fulton
>>
>>  Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:47:59 +0000
>>> From: adam young <adamjyoung70@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>
>>> It's been a while since i have written... somthing
>>> about haveing a 17th month old in the house and
>>> another on the way in September tells me my rambler
>>> is not going to be done in the next decade. one
>>> thing my rambler needs is all new brake lines. The
>>> previous owner put in some new parts but the lines
>>> are in serious shape.  How much is this going to
>>> cost if i take it to a shop. Is this something a
>>> first timer should handle? Is the cost of doing it
>>> myself outweigh the risk of speeding down a hill
>>> without brakes? As mentioned before i have little
>>> ones and my budget is extremly tight. would it be
>>> worth having a professional do?
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Frank Swygert
>>> Publisher, "American Motors Cars"
>>> Magazine (AMC)
>>> For all AMC enthusiasts
>>> http://farna.home.att.net/AMC.html
>>> (free download available!)

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http://www.mattsoldcars.com
1967 Rambler American wagon
1968 Rambler American sedan
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