Rear brake lines

Old Jan 17, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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Rear brake lines

The brake line over the rearend going over to the drivers side has a crease in it. So I need to replace it. I see lines for sale "Made to fit". I never have luck with this, but maybe someone has ordered lines that do fit.
So where is the best place get brake lines that really fit nice.
Thanks Barb.
Old Jan 17, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Barb,
Try In Line Tube. I bought them for my 72 and am very happy with what' been installed so far. They use OEM parts as templates so the fit should be excellent. Your car is a 72 also so I would expect the fit to be excellent. see page 39 http://www.inlinetube.com/PDF%20cata...dsmobile03.pdf
Old Jan 17, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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If you're replacing an original line into an original setup, the Inline Tube lines are nice.

Often, though, brake tubing and parts will have been changed over the years.
In that case, just buying a length of tubing with the appropriate nuts on the ends (about $4, if I recall), bending and cutting it to length, and re-flaring one end with a flaring tool (about $20, I think) will get the job done neatly and safely.

- Eric
Old Jan 17, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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You can usually buy a pre-made piece of brake line with nuts on it in a length close to what you want--try NAPA or CARQUEST.
Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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Ok! I know( Allen R) from alberta know what he's talking about.
So I will order from Inline tube for my brake lines.
Thanks Barb.
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rmoths
The brake line over the rearend going over to the drivers side has a crease in it. So I need to replace it. I see lines for sale "Made to fit". I never have luck with this, but maybe someone has ordered lines that do fit.
So where is the best place get brake lines that really fit nice.
Thanks Barb.
I got mine from Right Stuff and had no problems.
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