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How much brake line do I need

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Old Sep 28, 2024 | 12:01 PM
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How much brake line do I need

I want to replace rear hard lines from the joint on the drivers above the LCA back. I have about 18ft /216" of 3/16 cunickel tubing leftover from another project. Is that enough to do both lines?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2024 | 05:30 AM
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I would have some more on hand to be safe. Especially if you plan on doing this without unions mid car.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2024 | 06:55 AM
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I think I found it in an old thread.

"driver's side is 2654mm long and the Pass. side is 2650mm long"
Sounds about right to me.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2024 | 07:48 AM
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yep, they have different end i believe ones is M10 and one is M12. Make sure you get the right bubble flare as you would have to make your own.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...placement.html



 
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