Stainless brake lines for 98 Burb?

[Pete98SUB]

Hey all,
Blew a rear brake line this weekend in the 98 Burb 4x4. They all look kinda rough, I'd like to put a full stainless kit (or a std steel kit) of pre-bent lines.

I called Inline tube, they only have a set that goes 93-96. Guy said that the patterns they have are customers patterns, and he couldn't say if 98 was the same as 96. I can't imagine it would be that different.

Can anyone say if 96 would be the same or at least darn close to a 98?

Anyone have any experience with the inline tube guys, or have a recommendation for someplace to get this stuff?

Thanks a lot!
Pete

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by Pete98SUB

Hey all,
Blew a rear brake line this weekend in the 98 Burb 4x4. They all look kinda rough, I'd like to put a full stainless kit (or a std steel kit) of pre-bent lines.

I called Inline tube, they only have a set that goes 93-96. Guy said that the patterns they have are customers patterns, and he couldn't say if 98 was the same as 96. I can't imagine it would be that different.

Can anyone say if 96 would be the same or at least darn close to a 98?

Anyone have any experience with the inline tube guys, or have a recommendation for someplace to get this stuff?

Thanks a lot!
Pete

If you have the ability,,,replace with s/steel tubing...use a tubing bender,,,and a flare tool...

I replace lines using these tools and it is cheap and you can replace what needs replacing...one line at a time..use the old fittings if possible..

[Pete98SUB]

Thanks Jcat, I suppose that buying a roll of tubing is the way to go. I had replaced the lines on my old F250 with a prebent set for $200, and it was pretty easy - I was hoping to get out in a similar fashion here.

I just picked up a few steel pieces at the auto parts store for all of $10 to get her going again, but I'd like to have stainless under there.

Thanks,
Pete

[toddman67]

After replacing your lines, get a can of LPS-3 and coat them. They will last for ever, if you get after them every couple of years.

[maxwedge]

Both Napa and Carquest have poly coated brake lines to prevent rust/corrosion issues, SS can be difficult to fabricate bends.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by Pete98SUB

Thanks Jcat, I suppose that buying a roll of tubing is the way to go. I had replaced the lines on my old F250 with a prebent set for $200, and it was pretty easy - I was hoping to get out in a similar fashion here.

I just picked up a few steel pieces at the auto parts store for all of $10 to get her going again, but I'd like to have stainless under there.

Thanks,
Pete

buying tubing is a cheaper way to go,,,pre-bent fabricated is much easier...

just today my rear line started leaking ....between the fuel tank/frame rail,,,hidden was a rusted spot...looks like tomorrow I'll be doing the same job as you...

[wafrederick]

The stainless steel line use a differant flare angle,37 degrees instead of a 45 degree angle.Buy it by the roll instead of buying differant lengths of brake line which is much easier.The manual flaring tool set is the past and very slow to do.Mastercool sells a much faster flaring tool set which is hydrualic,$400.00 if you want to spend the money on it.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by wafrederick

The stainless steel line use a differant flare angle,37 degrees instead of a 45 degree angle.Buy it by the roll instead of buying differant lengths of brake line which is much easier.The manual flaring tool set is the past and very slow to do.Mastercool sells a much faster flaring tool set which is hydrualic,$400.00 if you want to spend the money on it.

this is a simple brake line replacement..I doubt the backyard mechanic is gonna buy that hydro unit...too costly for a small job..

[wafrederick]

For a simple diy brakeline replacement at home,the manual will do and most shops have the hydro kit