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Originally Posted by COOPS (Post 4351931)

Not to bash the product but all you chevy guys need to check your lines if the truck in salt use areas. Chevy even came up with a kit to replace them all they have seen so many blow out from rust.

Seems to be 8-10 years is the prime time for failure. My Chevy store does several a month.

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Originally Posted by donzi matt (Post 4352083)

You don't have to make them anymore. GM makes a kit pre bent with coated lines and all fittings installed. They are cheap, like 70 bucks for the whole kit. I have made tons from Cupro Nickle, but this is actually quicker and easier, and theoretically they should hold up just fine.

Pre-made kits, I like the sound of this! I replaced all the lines on my old z71 a few years ago, and now have two more rusty Chevy's and I know its just a matter of time. I will probably do the brakelines when I'm replacing bedsides, rockers and cab corners. I HATE rust, but I'm not convinced that you can buy a truck that won't rust. We only see a little bit of salt a year, but I see all kinds of rusty trucks, of all makes, and I think the newer trucks are going towards the disposable route.

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Originally Posted by US1 Fountain (Post 4352230)

Why the worry? Been told a trailer with surge brakes will actually stop the rig faster than an empty truck will. You know those trailers will pull your truck backwards when stopping the harder it pushes. :)

Another aurguement for EOH. ;). Glad you made it ok

I just want to smack people that say this. How can people be that mechanically declined?

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Originally Posted by FIXX (Post 4353085)

gotcha,,the only problem i have seen on a chebby frame are usually plow trucks..they rip the upper front diff mount off and if you dont catch it in time it breaks the front diff case..and thats was the 2000 era when they switched from the c k v bodys..

Did one on 08 hd chev tore the mount , broke the diff case , cracked frame both sides , love it

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Originally Posted by donzi matt (Post 4352083)

This would be a pain in the ass putting prefab lines in I could do it quicker just making them .

Just got another Chevy truck (2005 2500HD 6.0L) in 1/2 hr ago that blew a brake line.

Sounds like a coincidence with this thread right ? Not really - will probably have another come in within the week. If not, the following week.

That's how many go.

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Originally Posted by 575cat (Post 4353195)

This would be a pain in the ass putting prefab lines in I could do it quicker just making them .

I thought the same thing till I did a set, you can save a couple of hours going this route.

Should take less than a couple hours to plumb all brake lines & bleed .

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Originally Posted by 575cat (Post 4353235)

Should take less than a couple hours to plumb all brake lines & bleed .

What year trucks are you referencing above ?

Yes when you get the ABS unit involved it takes a little more time .

So , your not talking about all the lines ? Matt and I are. We live/work same area.

Front L&R , main line , rear axle lines yes not to long , not like 80s 90s GMs cars octopus they suck .