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Installing stainless steel brake lines
Parts used in this build series
| Category | Part / mod | Brand | Purchased / Installed by | Notes | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1955 Chevrolet 3100 brake system | — | Sam Simone | — | Page 1 |
| Brakes | Stainless Steel brake lines | — | Sam Simone | — | Page 2 |
Finally got the stainless brake lines run on the old truck, and I'm pleased with how they turned out. We picked the kit up from Sam Simone, and it went together well. I took my time fitting each line along the frame rails, and it paid off. They sit tight against the frame and look like they belong there. I used the original clip locations wherever I could, and drilled a couple of new ones where the old holes had rusted away. The lines cross the rear axle and pick up the new rubber hoses at each wheel, and I left plenty of slack at the hoses so the suspension can move without pulling on anything. I also put in a new brass junction block on the frame, which cleaned up that whole section quite a bit. Still a long way to go on this old girl, but it feels good to check this one off the list.