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Hotcorner · 09-12-2021, 10:19 AM

I am installing Frank’s upgraded master cylinder and need to change the angles to the prop valve. Seems like I have plenty of line. Can these be re-bent with the spiral wire on them?

**Accelo** · 09-12-2021, 12:39 PM

Well the answer is maybe.
If you just need to go a short distance,and will not be adding a lot of bend, you may be able to bend them by hand. Connecting them to the block will sometimes help as there is no method to bend them close to the fitting unless they are attached. Sometimes one can slide the wire wrap out of the way and use a bender and then slide it back into position. The replacement lines Frank sells for this conversion are not even close so forget that option as you will be in the same predicament only with harder to deal with stainless lines.

Hotcorner · 09-12-2021, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accelo

Well the answer is maybe.
If you just need to go a short distance,and will not be adding a lot of bend, you may be able to bend them by hand. Connecting them to the block will sometimes help as there is no method to bend them close to the fitting unless they are attached. Sometimes one can slide the wire wrap out of the way and use a bender and then slide it back into position. The replacement lines Frank sells for this conversion are not even close so forget that option as you will be in the same predicament only with harder to deal with stainless lines.

I’ll give it a shot.

What’s the purpose of the wire wrapping?

**HO455** · 09-12-2021, 02:32 PM

I believe it is for chaff protection.
Accelo has good information and the only thing I will add is that sometimes you can use an oversize bender on the spiral sections to help reshape the lines.

**Getter-Done** · 09-12-2021, 03:05 PM

That spiral spring is called Gravel Guard.

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09-12-2021, 10:19 AM	#1
Hotcorner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 890	Brake Lines to Master I am installing Frank’s upgraded master cylinder and need to change the angles to the prop valve. Seems like I have plenty of line. Can these be re-bent with the spiral wire on them? Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K25 2007 Chevy 2500HD Classic Duramax 1999 Tahoe 2DR 4WD Base Model 5.7l

09-12-2021, 12:39 PM	#2
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,201	Re: Brake Lines to Master Well the answer is maybe. If you just need to go a short distance,and will not be adding a lot of bend, you may be able to bend them by hand. Connecting them to the block will sometimes help as there is no method to bend them close to the fitting unless they are attached. Sometimes one can slide the wire wrap out of the way and use a bender and then slide it back into position. The replacement lines Frank sells for this conversion are not even close so forget that option as you will be in the same predicament only with harder to deal with stainless lines.

09-12-2021, 02:32 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,944	Re: Brake Lines to Master I believe it is for chaff protection. Accelo has good information and the only thing I will add is that sometimes you can use an oversize bender on the spiral sections to help reshape the lines. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-12-2021, 03:05 PM	#5
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,872	Re: Brake Lines to Master That spiral spring is called Gravel Guard. Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015YGRG4C...mcd_asin_2_img __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build



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