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12-16-2007, 06:29 PM
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Location: Illinois
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Brake Line Question
How close is too close when it comes to brake lines and headers. My truck that I just bought has the brake lines with in and inch to inch and a half away from the header...will this hurt anything??
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12-17-2007, 12:03 AM
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Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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Re: Brake Line Question
The boiling point on your brake fluid may be high enough to withstand the heat but I would suggest a metal shield be installed to protect the line where it is close to the header.
Jim
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12-17-2007, 02:52 AM
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Re: Brake Line Question
yeah an aluminum heat shield is good heat wrap tape even better to insul;ate and prevent boiling
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