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08-08-2022, 08:50 AM | #1 |
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What size Brake Line?
Hey guys!
I'm about to embark on rebuilding the entire brake system on my truck.Real quick I'm about to purchase some new brake line for the 52 F1, but I'm not near the truck to measure the old line. What diameter brake should I be ordering? Thanks so much! Jeff |
08-08-2022, 11:26 AM | #2 | |
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Re: What size Brake Line?
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I would look for "CUNIFER", which is a copper-plated steel tubing made for brake tube use. There are even some foreign auto makers (like VOLVO) now using Cunifer in new car production, keeping in mind how "SAFETY" oriented that Volvo always has been. This stuff won't rust, and bends and flares SO EASY. Great stuff! Click on the link BELOW for the "Cunifer" web site. Coop https://cunifer.com/ |
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08-08-2022, 12:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: What size Brake Line?
Slight correction : It is not "copper-plated steel", but an alloy of copper and nickel. Other than that, it is good stuff. I used it to re-plumb the brakes on my "beater" '99 F150. It bends easily and flares easily. I even like the way it looks. I believe other high-end European makes are now using it as well.
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08-08-2022, 12:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: What size Brake Line?
The other term for this type of brakeline is "NiCop".
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/635802/10002/-1 One thing to note, hopefully you have a quality double-flaring tool (and know how to use it) - it is mandatory to do high pressure brake lines. |
08-08-2022, 12:58 PM | #5 | |
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Re: What size Brake Line?
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That's why more than one of my posts end with: ".....but WTF do I know?" Coop . |
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08-08-2022, 01:01 PM | #6 |
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Re: What size Brake Line?
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1/4" tube x 7/16-24 MALE TUBE NUT FOR INVERTED FLARE CONNECTION |
08-08-2022, 01:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: What size Brake Line?
I'm not sure, but I think F1s use 3/16" pipe.
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08-08-2022, 02:08 PM | #8 |
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Re: What size Brake Line?
I too believe they use 3/16 in '52
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08-08-2022, 04:02 PM | #9 |
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Re: What size Brake Line?
Mac's and Speedway list 3/16" as original for the F1.
https://www.macsautoparts.com/1948-5...ment_tab-title https://www.speedwaymotors.com/shop/...57-3-476-30463 |
08-08-2022, 07:41 PM | #10 |
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Re: What size Brake Line?
Ford went to 3/16 in 49 sedans, maybe the trucks did too.
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08-08-2022, 08:46 PM | #11 |
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Re: What size Brake Line?
You guys are amazing- Thanks for the info! I plan on ordering the flare tool along with the lines and will practice till I get it 100 percent dialed. I'm actually home now so will just measure what I got as per Coopman before I order.
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