79ramp
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- May 28, 2017
- Posts
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- Location
- Everett, WA
- First Name
- Aaron
- Truck Year
- 1979
- Truck Model
- C30
- Engine Size
- 454
I think I know the answer to this one but figuring it can't hurt to get other opinions: is there any reason for the two unions in the front-to-rear brake line other than ease of installation/fabrication? One of mine is leaking, I suspect due to a bad flare on the SS line. My '79 is a cab and chassis model (159" WB) so I ended up ordering a crew cab (164" WB) kit and modifying by cutting and have someone re-flare one end of the rear-most tube.
I am debating on either bending a plain steel line to replace the leaking one or making a line to run the full length (or to eliminate at least one of the unions...less chances for leaks). In all honesty, it will probably depend mostly upon my level of motivation this weekend but it got me curious if there is a reason for keeping the unions.
I am debating on either bending a plain steel line to replace the leaking one or making a line to run the full length (or to eliminate at least one of the unions...less chances for leaks). In all honesty, it will probably depend mostly upon my level of motivation this weekend but it got me curious if there is a reason for keeping the unions.