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  • Donald H.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • November 2, 2009
    • 2580

    Brake and fuel lines

    I need to purchase fuel and brake line and associated parts for my 1960 restoration. Any sources recommendations?

    I am looking at Paragon, CC, and Corvette Stainless Steel Brakes Inc.
    From what I can tell Paragon only has SS fuel lines, and I want to say with TBW steel.

    Thanks,
    Don Harris
    Current: 67 convertible Marina Blue L79
    Former: 60 Red/Red, 2x4, 245hp (Regional and National Top Flight 2013), 66 coupe Nassau Blue, L79 (Chapter and Regional Top Flight 2017)
  • Terry L.
    Frequent User
    • August 13, 2007
    • 99

    #2
    Re: Brake and fuel lines

    Try Quanta Products, www.quantaproducts.com, 800-235-8788.
    I bought a set of brake and gas lines for a 70 and I was very satisfied with the product and support.

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    • Tracy C.
      Expired
      • July 31, 2003
      • 2739

      #3
      Re: Brake and fuel lines

      I bought mine from this place...and I'm very happy.

      Inline Tube is the largest manufacturer of automotive preformed replacement brake lines and fuel lines with an extensive catalog of award winning restoration parts. From disc brake conversions to DIY kits, trust in the industry leading experts. Order online today!



      tc

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      • Richard M.
        Super Moderator
        • August 31, 1988
        • 11318

        #4
        Re: Brake and fuel lines

        I got all steel lines this past spring for a '59 I'm restoring from Zip......It was part# Z-376 Brake Line Set in steel. They don't list that part number for a steel kit any longer, only Z-376SS for stainless, but they have all steel pieces to make a kit. I'd call Monday and have them quote a price to make up a kit using steel. See this link Zip C1 Brakes

        I believe just about everyone has both. Paragon's lines are steel, but if there's a "-S" after the part number it's stainless.

        Rich

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        • John D.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • December 1, 1979
          • 5507

          #5
          Re: Brake and fuel lines

          Now this is just rumor NCRS gang. But if you want to have leaks at the fittings go ahead and use stainless crap.
          Stick to the steel lines as they will last longer than we will.
          Also use Loctite 545 during assembly.
          Now I am not knocking any of my favorite companies.

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          • Stephen R.
            Very Frequent User
            • May 20, 2008
            • 302

            #6
            Re: Brake and fuel lines

            I bought stainless from Quanta and had no problems with leakage. Before installing the lines, if you tighten and retighten the flares 2 or 3 times to seat them you should be good to go with stainless. I did have a problem with the fit of the line from the sender to the main line. My car is a 59 and has the solid line and it just wasn't bent correctly. Had to play with it.

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            • Bruce B.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • May 31, 1996
              • 2930

              #7
              Re: Brake and fuel lines

              I used stainless brake lines on my 57 and it took a long time to eliminate the leaks, but I did stop all of them. Be sure to have good (Mac, Snap On or other professional brand) line wrenches to do the job correctly.
              I also used DOT 5 (silicone fluid) which tends to aggrevate the leak situation.
              But after 3500 miles the brakes are great.

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              • Stephen B.
                Very Frequent User
                • August 31, 1992
                • 261

                #8
                Re: Brake and fuel lines

                Stainless steel tubing does not crush as uniformly as mild steel,therefore the conical shaped double flair allows the fluid to leak.It's been my experiance that if you have a leaky joint you can loosen and then tighten the fitting several times and the double flair will seat its self.Always use line wrenches or you'll round you fittings.
                Stephen Barrett (21558)

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                • Peter S.
                  Very Frequent User
                  • March 28, 2012
                  • 327

                  #9
                  Re: Brake and fuel lines

                  Richard,

                  Have you had your car judged since installing the brake lines? How did the do? Any deductions?

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                  • Terry L.
                    Frequent User
                    • August 13, 2007
                    • 99

                    #10
                    Re: Brake and fuel lines

                    I have not had my car judged. My lines are S.S so I am sure I will get a deduction. I am working on a second restoration and I am going to us S.S. lines that run the length of the car and steel lines everywhere else. I have seen to many lines that run thru the frame rusted out then you have to deal with trying to put a new line thru the frame. For me this is worth the deduction.

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                    • Richard M.
                      Super Moderator
                      • August 31, 1988
                      • 11318

                      #11
                      Re: Brake and fuel lines

                      Originally posted by Peter Stout (54749)
                      Richard,

                      Have you had your car judged since installing the brake lines? How did the do? Any deductions?

                      Peter, Car isn't being judged.

                      I believe any deduct would be due to differences in the shape of the hex threaded fittings. I don't have the originals in front of me, but I recall the ends were recessed hex, and I think repros were not. Maybe someone knows for sure and can respond.

                      Rich

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                      • Peter S.
                        Very Frequent User
                        • March 28, 2012
                        • 327

                        #12
                        Re: Brake and fuel lines

                        Hi Rich,

                        I still have my old brake lines and will be thoroughly comparing them to the TBW lines I received from ZIP. I'm curious if anyone has used ZIP TBW lines and have gone through judging and what their results have been.

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                        • Donald H.
                          Extremely Frequent Poster
                          • November 2, 2009
                          • 2580

                          #13
                          Re: Brake and fuel lines

                          Originally posted by Peter Stout (54749)
                          Hi Rich,

                          I still have my old brake lines and will be thoroughly comparing them to the TBW lines I received from ZIP. I'm curious if anyone has used ZIP TBW lines and have gone through judging and what their results have been.
                          I installed the TBW lines on my 60 but have not had it judged. I doubt there will be any deduct. I saw a score sheet from the recent Texas Regionals for a 62 and that car lost 2 originality points for SS brake lines. It is my understanding that the original brake lines were Tin Bundy Welded type, but I could be wrong
                          Don Harris
                          Current: 67 convertible Marina Blue L79
                          Former: 60 Red/Red, 2x4, 245hp (Regional and National Top Flight 2013), 66 coupe Nassau Blue, L79 (Chapter and Regional Top Flight 2017)

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                          • Richard M.
                            Super Moderator
                            • August 31, 1988
                            • 11318

                            #14
                            Re: Brake and fuel lines

                            Originally posted by Peter Stout (54749)
                            Hi Rich,

                            I still have my old brake lines and will be thoroughly comparing them to the TBW lines I received from ZIP. I'm curious if anyone has used ZIP TBW lines and have gone through judging and what their results have been.
                            Peter, Look at the end fittings on the originals. The top of the hex may have a slight recess around the perimeter. I have a few of the originals somewhere but can't check right now.

                            Rich

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