chengny
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- First Name
- Jerry
- Truck Year
- 1986
- Truck Model
- K3500
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- 350/5.7
Can anyone provide the overall length (straight run - before shaping) and diameter of the individual tubing sections that make up the hydraulic portion of the brake system.
Specifically for a 4WD 81-87 K20/30.
I don't require the specs for the lines that go from the master cylinder to proportioning valve, or the flex hoses that connect the front hard piping to the calipers. Also don't need specs on the flex hose the connects the load compenstaing valve to the tee mounted on the rear differential.
In short, I'm looking for:
1. Proprtioning valve to LH front flex hose
2. " " RH " "
3. " " to load compensating valve inlet
4. "Differential mounted tee to " LH rear "wheel cylinder"
5. " " RH rear " "
The load compensator has been disabled but the hydraulics still run through it.
I am currently repowering this truck. While the engine compartment is open, figured it would be a good time to make an attempt at fabricating/installing new brake lines. The original lines are just barely hanging in there. Thought I'd give CuNi tubing a try.
From what I've heard, it is much easier to work with than stainless, about half the price and just as durable.
Also, if anyone has any advice/suggestions on flaring & shaping copper nickel tubing - please share your experience. I am all ears!
Specifically for a 4WD 81-87 K20/30.
I don't require the specs for the lines that go from the master cylinder to proportioning valve, or the flex hoses that connect the front hard piping to the calipers. Also don't need specs on the flex hose the connects the load compenstaing valve to the tee mounted on the rear differential.
In short, I'm looking for:
1. Proprtioning valve to LH front flex hose
2. " " RH " "
3. " " to load compensating valve inlet
4. "Differential mounted tee to " LH rear "wheel cylinder"
5. " " RH rear " "
The load compensator has been disabled but the hydraulics still run through it.
I am currently repowering this truck. While the engine compartment is open, figured it would be a good time to make an attempt at fabricating/installing new brake lines. The original lines are just barely hanging in there. Thought I'd give CuNi tubing a try.
From what I've heard, it is much easier to work with than stainless, about half the price and just as durable.
Also, if anyone has any advice/suggestions on flaring & shaping copper nickel tubing - please share your experience. I am all ears!
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