Rear drum brake lines

[Packer66]

A small part of the big picture is new brake lines on my rear end. The old lines (original or previous owner installed) are 40" to driverside and 20" to passenger side. The 40" fits fine and seemed to be run nicely close to the axle. The passenger side was 20" long, was run on top of the axle, crushed, and about 2" too long???. I have the rear end out replacing the leaf springs and wondering if there are any parts stores that sell a custom or stock length brake line. A 20" leaves a loop at the axle end that I would like to do without. I can live with it but would rather have it be a clean look.

[chevman57]

Most of my local auto parts stores keep the brake line in stock in various lengths. So i`d say have a check with the locals and then bend to suit your specs. The repro lines don`t fit exact either.
Terry

[Packer66]

Kind of what I figured, search the townies and make the best of whats available like the previous owner did.

[bumpybigblok]

Trim a little off and reflair for a perfect fit.

[ETriggs]

Do your own. I bought the ones from Ecklers and was disappointed in the fit. I should have done my own.

[Fiftysix Chevy]

This manufacturer is located near Columbus, OH and makes all kind of lines and brake parts / kits etc. I installed power disc brakes and replaced all the lines (front and rear) and the the lines from this place were reasonably prices and fit perfectly. They make the lines in house ( I visited their operation and was very impressed with the personnel and family like working environment. They get five stars from me and I would recommend them to anyone!

http://www.rightstuffdetailing.com/

[ETriggs]

Ooohhhh... I like them already. Thanks for that listing Fiftysix!

[57chevyman]

There is also CARS..............The lines they carry are true to fit..

[chevyiron420]

wile running some new tubing on nathans chevelle we found the tubing from advance auto to be very hard to work with. difficult to bend and neer impossible to double flare. wile doing the same on my 57 we bought from napa and it worked like a dream!

[J&Jhotrods]

A little tip to achieve nice brake/fuel lines for the do-it-yourselfer. Any time there are multiple bends in a line you wish to make, just straighten out a wire coat hanger and use it to mock up the line you are wanting to make. With all of the bends made in the coat hanger, it will be much easier to transfer those bends to the line and with practice they will fit and look exactly the way you want them to look.

Jay.
P.S. It never hurts to have twice the amount of lines in stock. You won't feel so bad about incorrectly measuring and starting over with some backup lines on hand.

[dseale4888]

The ready made brake lines in the parts store come in 10" increments. You could always cut and reflair to your needed length.
Dave

[J&Jhotrods]

The ready made brake lines in the parts store come in 10" increments. You could always cut and reflair to your needed length.
Dave

That's the way it used to be. I guess it depends on the parts store's supplier. Up until about a year ago, my local parts store was stocking them that way. Now it's in 12" increments. Either way, I agree with ya. It is certainly the cheapest way to go. And as far as running the length of the frame rail, don't worry about sectioning two 5-foot lengths together with a (double flare) union fitting. Just DON'T USE COMPRESSION FITTINGS-EVER!!!!!! Even today's car manufacturers still use union fittings on trucks.

Jay.