Wayne:
When I did my IFS install last spring I ran separate lines for each side of
the front brakes. Ran them from the MC forward along the left (driver's)
side inside framerail to the IFS cross member, then ran the right front
(passenger) brake line along the backside of the crossmember. I've had no
problems whatsoever and wanted the extra security of having a separate line
for some front braking if the single line from the MC leaked, ruptured, or
broke while driving.
P.S. Run all the brake lines alongside or inside the framerail. My first
attempt to the front I bent the lines an ran them along the bottom of the
frame (BIG MISTAKE) if anyone picks up the truck with a frame style hoist
they'll crush the lines. Had to do it all again! Don't make the same
mistake I did!
Good Luck and keep us posted on your progress!
Carl Ham
'56 Chevy Stepside Pickup
Sparland, IL
>From: wayne osborne <wayne@chevytrucks.org>
>Reply-To: wayne osborne <wayne@chevytrucks.org>
>To: oletrucks@Autox.Team.Net
>Subject: [oletrucks] brake lines
>Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 01:20:51 -0500
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>Gotten a good start on the installation of the disc brake system, today I
>got the master cylinder bracket mounted and got the front brake, hubs and
>backing plates removed on both sides. I have the steering arms, tie rod
>removed for cleanup and probably install new style tie rods ends while I've
>got it apart. While checking the play in the kingpins--i'm ok there thank
>goodness--but noted the action was not smooth at all while grabbing the
>spindle and moving as if turning left/right. I cleaned the areas up and
>while attempting to lube the zirk fitting for the kingpins I have no lube
>flow. I removed the fitting and noted that old grease had build up and
>somewhat hardened, after flushing the fitting cleaning out the old grease
>from the spindle, I now had grease flow. Took a bit of pressure on the gun
>to get it to flow through the cavity and squeeze out. I basically flushed
>all the old and replaced with new. Its absolutely amazing and how free the
>assembly moves now, can't wait to get it back on the road as its gotta
>steer much easier. I'll be putting tapered bearing on as well with the disc
>brake kit and can't wait to feel all the improvements.
> Now for the question--I'll be redoing the brake line for the front/rear,
>the proportioning valve I have has 3 ports, one for the front left, one
>front right and of course one for the back. Instructions say some system
>can be plumbed with one output for the front and tee'd to the front left
>and right, or would it be better to use the individual outputs and go
>direct to the front left/right? Is there a disadvantage either way?
>--wayne
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>Wayne Osborne
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