1974 Brake Line Replace

Asked by UncleMilty74 Jun 18, 2008 at 02:31 PM about the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Is the removal of the body necessary to replace the brake line along the frame with ready formed line?

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sjdelonge answered 15 years ago

I did it without removing the body from the frame. I used a coat hanger and some duct tape. Wrapped the coat hanger around the brake line and taped it. then fished the coat hanger through the frame and carefully pulled the brake line through. All the books said it couldn't be done, but....

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