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Stainless brake lines

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Old metals, Aug 8, 2023.

  1. Aug 8, 2023 at 4:22 AM
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    Old metals

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    Hello again. Just looking for any info on ss brake line kits for the 02 I'm working on. All the lines will be replaced. Was wondering if I should go with the nickle copper and make all my own lines or try to find a ss line kit.
    Any one with experience on this? Advice?
    Thank you
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  2. Aug 8, 2023 at 4:27 AM
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    @Empty_Lord has restored many trucks/ cars. Maybe he can give some advice.
     
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    The wheels offroad lines have been fine for me: pvc coating on the exterior of the line helps keep the braids clean.
    One overlooked thing with braided lines is, dirt can get into the braids and wear away the inner liner and eventually leak
     
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  4. Aug 8, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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    Thank you @JaCado
    Thank you Empty_Lord. That's how I'll proceed. And thank you for the tip about the braided lines. That's real good info.
    I'm sure I'll have more questions as this project proceeds.
    But again, thank you all.
    John
     
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    i love using the copper /nickle line I have been making my own lines since the copper/Nickle hit the market .

    It is really easy to bend and flare. Seems to hold up fine to winter weather so far.
     
  7. Aug 9, 2023 at 4:07 AM
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    @Bivouac, that's where I was headed when this project started. Yesterday evening a friend stopped in the shop with his tacoma to show me the prebent stainless lines he put on his truck. He said they fit very well when he put them in and saved a considerable amount of time. They did look good. There's a company called lines to go and they offer a complete set of hard lines for under 300.00. Because of the truck being in the bare frame phase, I might consider just getting the kit. I swear, every time I start to a project for myself everybody comes out of the wood work and wants me to do something for them. I would really like to get this done this year. Problem is, 90% of them are people who have done something for me in the past and it's way more important to pay it back. And it makes you feel good.
    Thanks
    John
     
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  8. Aug 9, 2023 at 4:18 AM
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    Ha Ha Ha:rofl::rofl::rofl:When your good and word is spread around all kinds of people show up only when you really don`t need the extra work.

    When you really could use an $1000.00 nada :annoyed::annoyed:
     

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