Complete 69 Rambler Brake Line Replacement

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   I used the factory 8.8 lines (disc brakes) on the rear.  I was able to shorten the line by 3" and re-flare.  Since the soft line to the frame on the 8.8 is on the left, and the rambler is on the right, I moved and re-welded the bracket, then coupled an extra piece of hard line over to the left.  You can get inverted flare couplers, don't use compression fittings.

I also used a Wilwood master.  I had to get the correct reducer fittings for the factory brake lines from Summit, they were about $5 each.  The ones that came with the master were the wrong size.

Bob
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Edited by tufcj - Aug/02/2016 at 9:32pm

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	I used the factory 8.8 lines (disc brakes) on the rear. I was able to shorten the line by 3" and re-flare. Since the soft line to the frame on the 8.8 is on the left, and the rambler is on the right, I moved and re-welded the bracket, then coupled an extra piece of hard line over to the left. You can get inverted flare couplers, don't use compression fittings. I also used a Wilwood master. I had to get the correct reducer fittings for the factory brake lines from Summit, they were about $5 each. The ones that came with the master were the wrong size. Bob tufcj Edited by tufcj - Aug/02/2016 at 9:32pm
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	Really appreciate your information. Thank you.
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