brake lines
#1
brake lines
was wounder what size lines a 1993 s-10 blazer had and also what size fittings
thanks
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#2
Not sure, but will watch this thread closely as my '92 probably will need some soon too! I DO know this though. Always take a piece fo the brake line you are replacing AND the threaded flanged nut with you to the auto parts store, and size up the threads VERY carefully.
Some of the lines I bought had different size threads, and because they were brass, I mushed them in, but that causes leaks, and allows air to get inside the lines later on down the road possibly too! Bad career move as they say! If you are going to keep fixing older vehicles it might be worth your while to buy a double flare kit. UNLESS the Blazers have the newer "BUBBLE-FLARE" types. I'm not sure as I haven't taken one off yet. Somebody here will know for sure!
Some states have laws that say they ONLY allow double-flared brake lines. Meaning if you're in an accident with a single flared one (they're more apt to leak fluid, and/or allow air into the lines), then you could be in DEEP DOO-DOO! As in sharing a cell w./ Bubba kinda trouble!
Some of the lines I bought had different size threads, and because they were brass, I mushed them in, but that causes leaks, and allows air to get inside the lines later on down the road possibly too! Bad career move as they say! If you are going to keep fixing older vehicles it might be worth your while to buy a double flare kit. UNLESS the Blazers have the newer "BUBBLE-FLARE" types. I'm not sure as I haven't taken one off yet. Somebody here will know for sure!
Some states have laws that say they ONLY allow double-flared brake lines. Meaning if you're in an accident with a single flared one (they're more apt to leak fluid, and/or allow air into the lines), then you could be in DEEP DOO-DOO! As in sharing a cell w./ Bubba kinda trouble!
#3
pretty sure just the standard 3/8ths line. but not so sure. as previous poster said. just break off the end your replacing and run it up there... if your worried about losing all the brake fluid, just do a clean cut somewhere and put a vacuum cap on it or clamp the rubber line above the axle
#4
cool , thanks ill do that
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