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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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where can i find flexable brake lines. Tired of looking at the steel hard lines was hoping i might be able to find flexible ones.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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im sure any hydraulic hose/fitting company can make you any brake lines you want.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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Your best bet will most likely be to make your own from steel braided line. Most of the premade kits you buy only replace the rubber hose from the hardline to the caliper. Making them yourself will ensure they are the exact length you need. Check this link out for fittings and line, they should have everything you need..... there are tons of tutorials online on how to assemble the line and fittings. GL

http://www.russellperformance.com/mc...ses/main.shtml
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RedneckRicer
im sure any hydraulic hose/fitting company can make you any brake lines you want.
all the shops around my area dont go that small is the problem
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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russell powerflex is the hose you want to use...or any other teflon hose which is made for high pressure applications
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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i am actually putting together a complete brake system on one of my cars now using all -3AN braided line with -3AN fittings, and a wilwood proportioning valve, once it is all together i will have a good idea on lengths, etc for the lines that i can pass on
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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It is a bad idea to do the hole car in rubber or braided hose. The hose has to much flex and you will have a soft spongy peddel.
Your flex part of the line should be as short as possible.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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we have been running a full braided line setup on my turbo car since 2004 -- pedal has always felt just fine

i could see how you may be right in a road racing application where the brakes are constantly being used but in a drag car we have never had any issues
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