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what size and length brake lines do i need i have a stock 8.8 rear with drum brakes?
 

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I believe all the lines are 3/16" as for what length, I am unsure
 

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bluebeast said:
what size and length brake lines do i need i have a stock 8.8 rear with drum brakes?
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What do you mean by brake line? The rubber flex line or the hard line that goes between the 2 wheel cylinders?
 

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There is no flex line with drum brakes
 
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the hard line that goes between the 2 cylinders. Anyone know for sure what size it is and how long it needs to be
 

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There is no flex line with drum brakes
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Better point that laughing finger at yourself. There is a rubber hose that connects to the drivers side of the pumpkin and allows the axle to move up and down. It then tee's off to the wheel cylinders.

Yee who has never been under his car.
 

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the hard line that goes between the 2 cylinders. Anyone know for sure what size it is and how long it needs to be
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3/16 sounds right. As far as the length? It would be easy to measure from the tee to the wheel cylinder then add 2 inches for bends. Might want to buy prefit lines or a double flaring tool to couyt yours to length.

I redid all of my lines with such a tool, oh and a $5 tubing cutter.
 
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