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11-02-2017, 05:46 PM | #1 |
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Hydraulic brakes
Just acquired a 34 roadster that installed hydraulic brakes several years ago. On inspecting the brakes I found that the line to the left rear brake has a hole in it. Can anyone recommend a shop in or near Orange County, CA. That installs or repairs hydraulic brakes in early fords besides The Early Ford V8 Garage which is booked up for the foreseeable future. I'm located in Costa Mesa.
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11-02-2017, 06:27 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hydraulic brakes
You should be able measure the line and get a replacement.
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11-02-2017, 06:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Hydraulic brakes
Nothing really special about swapping out a brake line. Any shop that is willing to work on it should be able to fix it with no issues.
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11-02-2017, 08:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Hydraulic brakes
measure line ,determine the size ,go to auto supply house get line .Come back to shop take line off, bend new line to old one ,install, bleed brakes. Enjoy.
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11-02-2017, 08:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: Hydraulic brakes
If you're looking for a shop, I can't say enough good things about C.H. Topping in Long Beach. I had them change the master cylinder and split the system on my Lincoln a few months back. Very knowledgable on vintage and customs.
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11-02-2017, 10:00 PM | #6 |
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11-04-2017, 01:44 PM | #7 |
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Re: Hydraulic brakes
Out here in the midwest the slush and salt on the roads eats brake lines. A good shop can duplicate the bad line from stock to fit the application. Making the double flares and getting the bends correct and without kinking requires experience. This is vital to older vehicles with single circuit brakes for safety's sake.
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11-04-2017, 06:48 PM | #8 |
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Re: Hydraulic brakes
Do it yourself. get a sense of achievement. People on this forum will give you all the guidance you need.
As mentioned above.. Take line off, measure the length as if it was straight. Go to napa. Buy the closest line (longer if necessary). fit new line. Bleed brakes. Piece of cake. You don't need a shop to do this. There may be a barner nearby that can lend a hand. Mart. |
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