Rear Brake Line, One piece??

[monk302]

Is the rear brake line on a 1968 drum brake Mustang one solid piece from the distribution block. I want to replace it and wanted to know if I could get one long straight piece from the local Napa and bend it or if I should get a few shorter pieces and combine them. Thanks,

Mike

 

[68GEETEE]

Mine is one piece from the front distribution block to the block at the rear end, then it splits into separate lines to each wheel. I would think you are better off with one piece, if you can get it made to fit.

 

[monk302]

I was under the impression that it was most likely one piece, the reason being is that if it were two pieces there would be more of a chance of some kind of safety issue. I think I am going to purchase a roll of 25' 3/16th brake line and just bend it myself and borrow my friends flaring tool to replace it.

 

[monk302]

I just removed and pulled out the old line. It was definitely the original line going to the rear. It was so grungy and locked solid with rust. Now that I have ripped it out and examined the line it is good to know it is out. It was really questionable looking.

 

[Ozsum67]

It's 2 peices going into the junction block with a flexible hose connecting the block going forward. Safety doen't even come into play.