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Does anyone know the total lenght of the brake lines in a '72 240z?

One of mine was cut out or I would just measure myself. The reason I'm asking is because I ordered a 17 piece kit off Ebay, I just got it and it doesnt look like enough.

This is the same kit I got: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-piece-metal-brake-line-kit-Datsun-Z-car-Toyota_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34199QQitemZ4646990000QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Thanks guys!

Zak

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It looks good so far but I just had a quick look though. I took the longest one piece line out of the car (but had to cut it). I will have to connect at least 2 long pieces from the kit just to make that one.

The pieces themselves all look quality, they are all flared at the ends and have connectors (but I didnt verify 10mm). Im glad I got it, it was cheap and shipping was fair to Canada, and it came packed well. I just want to make sure I have enough length!!

Zak

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It looks like a "general" kit for several cars. I'll try and break down the lengths you will need for individual places. If I remember right, and I'm going from memory here so someone else help me out.

Does your 72 have the proportioning valve in the engine bay or at the rear of the vehicle?

I'll go with the valve in the engine bay. I'll give generous estimates.

Passenger front to valve = 50"

Driver front to warning light switch = 24"

From master cylinder to warning light switch x 2 = 12" each

From warning light switch to valve x 2 = 12" each

From valve to 3 way connector by diff = 96"

From 3 way to driver rear = 36"

From 3 way to passenger rear = 24"

Total = 278" or 23' more or less.

Hope this is what your looking for.

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Looks to me that they fully expect you to have to connect two pieces to make the longest runs.

Please post back about how these work, I'd be interested in them for my car when I paint it someday.

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Yeah, I figured that as soon as I saw the tube they came in! I have no problem connecting them all together, and making them work like that as long as theres enough to go around. I guess it doesnt matter really, as I can always just buy another line if needed.

I dont suppose I'll be putting these in till the end of the summer. But I'll definitely post a 'how to replace your brake lines' thread when I do.

If anyone else has done this already, how were the results?

Zak

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Zak - If you do need extra pieces, you should be able to pick up the individual lines at Canadian Tire with the metric fitttings (purple?)....Just remember to account for any needed bends in the line when you choose the length.

Regards

GWGarrard

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