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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
Brake line tubing bender is... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
Brake line tubing bender is put into use to create specific angles to keep the line running along either the framerails or crossmembers.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
These guys at Roadster Shop... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
These guys at Roadster Shop know their stuff, as the plumbing was accomplished without having to start over with a new line. Uh ... some people have experienced such mishaps.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
The SSBC adjustable proportioning... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
The SSBC adjustable proportioning valve is black anodized, and regulates rear brake pressure.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
Complex bends are necessary... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
Complex bends are necessary to work around rear suspension mounting points and body mounts.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
Billet Specialties makes these... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
Billet Specialties makes these line clamps in various sizes, 3/16-inch clamps are used for the newly formed Classic Tube brake lines.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
Measurements are made to determine... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
Measurements are made to determine even spacing of the line clamps.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
The hole is drilled into the... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
The hole is drilled into the frame using the base of the line clamp as a guide.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
The hole is tapped to provide... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
The hole is tapped to provide threads for the fastener.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
The cap of the line clamp... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
The cap of the line clamp is positioned, and the Allen screw is secured into the frame.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
The Billet Specialties line... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
The Billet Specialties line clamp looks a lot better than a tie wrap, and guarantees that the brake line will stay where intended with minimal metal-to-metal contact.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
After installing the Heidt's... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
After installing the Heidt's front sway bar, the brake line is almost completely hidden, with no contact or interference with any of the suspension components.
1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
Out back, the brake line slithers... 
   
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1957 Chevy Disc Brake Kit Install
Out back, the brake line slithers around suspension mounting points, body mounts, and crossmembers to transfer pressure to the thru-frame fittings. Reliability combines with simplicity to deliver safe, superior braking capabilities.
Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation
11470 Main Rd., Dept. CRM
Clarence
NY  14031
Cars Inc.
Heidts Hot Rod Shop, Inc. The Roadster Shop
Classic Tube
800-882-3711

www.classictube.com

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