I was wondering if anybody makes pre-formed brake line kits for Hudsons. I tried Classic Tube; no luck. I have a '49 Super Six.
Thanks
Denny
Dennis, these are all made as needed. If we were dealing in chevy or ford parts, somebody would offer them, but since we are dealing with relatively small numbers by comparison, it's not likely. It would be nice if someone stepped up and invested the money in doing them. there would be several different versions needed. SWB vs. LWB, auto trans VS. stick, '48-'54, which would probably be the most common, then the '41- '47 and earlier cars, swb vs. lwb again. etc,..
Years ago Inline Tube offered the two short lines on the differential pre-bent, but no others. I had to bend/flare my own for the rest of the car, when I did my '49 a few years ago.
Thanks, Doug and Doug, for your input. I see Inline Tube has a kit for the '51-54 Hornet which may be of interest to somebody.
Denny
I would think the kit for the 51-54 Hornet would work without any problem on your Super Six.
Thanks, Jerry.
I think I'll run this idea by my brake guy and see what he thinks.
Denny
If you buy their product and install it, please let us know how it worked out for you. I'm in the market for new lines before I do a disc brake installation, and I'd be grateful for any wisdom in this area.
Dean Prodromos
I installed inline tube's SS prebent brake kit in my 53 HH. As I was installing front discs, power brakes and modern MC, I had to bend, cut and flare several pieces. SS is very challenging to flare- use a very good flare tool. It bends OK. Getting it to seal in the brass connectors was also a bear, as my power brake pump makes up to 2000 psi, so I had leaks, but patience and repeated loosening/tightening gave me a sealed system.
David:
I agree about the stainless tubing being hard to work with. I don't have the patience or expertise to do it. I figure that if the original lines can hold up for 67 years (and still be working) I can get away with the regular steel lines.
Denny
Before you spring for the inline tube ones, check with Peter Sefton. He is having a terrible time. Lines too short, bent wrong etc. He's still trying to get the right ones. HETpsefton@comcast.net
I bought the inline tube set, and although not perfect, it only required a little adjustment to get it right. Of course I'm lucky enough to have all the tools necessary to do so. It was difficult at points to get the SS fittiings to seal, but eventually worked out.
