View Full Version : inline tube (www.inlinetube.com) brakelines


sewiv
10-13-2006, 07:29 PM
Inline Tube makes reproduction brake line sets, in both normal and stainless steel. I recently ordered a set in stainless for my `94 (actually, I ordered a set for a `93, because they don't have the `94 set, but according to steve83 it'll work, with a little tweaking).

I called in the order on last Thursday afternoon, and as we finished the conversation, the guy said, "Okay, we'll start getting these bent." (They use all laser-guided automated benders.) I had the box o' lines in my hands on Monday. Not bad, I didn't think.

For the lines, plus 3 brake hose clips, shipping, and tax (they're in Michigan, so I had to pay tax), it came out to $208.

I'll get some pictures up, but I have to say, they look VERY good. Anywhere the original has that wire wrap on it, this one does as well. All of the lines are supposed to be bent in exactly the same way as the originals.

I've also purchased a set of braided stainless brake hoses from Russell (who I'm not nearly as happy with), and am really looking forward to replacing all of this rusty crap that's on the truck now. Putting in all new is always easier than half and half.

I'll be doing the back half of the truck shortly, I'll let you know how the fit goes.

AndyBronco
10-13-2006, 10:56 PM
i purchaced my rear axle hard line from them after mine broke on a wheelin trip last summer. they have great customer service and the line fit perfect. if another line brakes on mine ill defintly be ordering from them again.

sewiv
11-30-2006, 11:26 PM
I finally got the rear put together again, so I now have back brakes again, and have to say I'm pretty dang happy with the lines. The really long one that runs along the frame rail was shipped bent in the middle, and you're supposed to roll it on a flat surface to straighten it. I wasn't able to do that (no flat surfaces of the right shape in the garage), but it came out okay anyway. It is SO much easier replacing everything with new, too.

SpringsBronco
02-21-2007, 01:50 PM
Any chance you'd do a How To on this topic, like you've done for other topics? Those have been really helpful to us noobs!

Thanks,

sewiv
02-21-2007, 02:44 PM
I don't remember if I took pictures or not. I think I did. There are several hours of write-ups waiting at home for me, from other projects. What's adding one more to the list?

Here's the short version: Buy all new stuff. Buy some flare wrenches. Soak every connection you can find in PB'laster daily for a week ahead of time. Disassemble old lines, with application of heat and profanity as necessary. Line up new stuff, screw fittings together finger tight, make sure everything is as you like it, then tighten everything down. Bleed brakes thoroughly. Check for leaks. Bleed some more. Fix leaks. Swear at soft pedal. Bleed some more. Done.

raceear
02-21-2007, 07:25 PM
I wish they had a set for my 96 when I needed them I had to take all mine off over to a local shop wait till they got to them and I couldn't get the lines in stainless only in steel which will mean i'll have to do it again in the future:banghead hopefully by then I'll be able to order mine from there.