1955 Chevy "Nickelback"

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by MtotheIKEo

That's about as wrong as can be.

He is actually correct. Think of it as two lines at say Disneyland. One line might be way longer but when you let 3 people get on to the ride everyone moves 3 steps forward. Doesn't mater how long or short. Same go for the brake pedal once the lines are bleed.

It's just basic hydraulics.

Passenger side brake lines are always way longer on cars due to master cylinder locations of left hand drive cars.

[MtotheIKEo]

Originally Posted by ironworks

He is actually correct. Think of it as two lines at say Disneyland. One line might be way longer but when you let 3 people get on to the ride everyone moves 3 steps forward. Doesn't mater how long or short. Same go for the brake pedal once the lines are bleed.

It's just basic hydraulics.

Passenger side brake lines are always way longer on cars due to master cylinder locations of left hand drive cars.

The brake lines would be the little ropes keeping people in line, the fluid is what you are referencing. Pressure is transmitted through fluid. I agree that he won't have an issue with different length hardlines though. Flex/soft lines would be a different issue.

[dontlifttoshift]

Originally Posted by MtotheIKEo

. Flex/soft lines would be a different issue.

Why?

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

Why?

The brake lines expand due to pressure. Rubber lines worse then the steel braided lines.

[dontlifttoshift]

Oh. I thought maybe there was something more to it than that.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking good Buddy! Your doing it right. Assembly should be a breeze. look forward to seeing more updates. Let me know if you need anything.

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by DutchBoys

Looking good Buddy! Your doing it right. Assembly should be a breeze. look forward to seeing more updates. Let me know if you need anything.

Thanks Paul!! I'm still pushing. It will be heading to the paint shop when Curtis' "Victim" is done. I'll be reaching out soon!! Thanks!

[Dr G]

Originally Posted by MtotheIKEo

I agree that he won't have an issue with different length hardlines though. Flex/soft lines would be a different issue.

Sorry to sound argumentative, but again no. Different length flex lines on left vs. right sides of a car will not affect the amount of brake torque at the respective left and right wheels. The pressure everywhere in the system is the same (everywhere in the front system or in the rear system assuming dual bore MC or dual MC).

The only thing that flexible (expandable) lines will do is increase the distance you have to push the brake pedal in order to get to the same brake pressure. This makes the brakes feel mushy and difficult to modulate. But the ultimate force applied to the pedal to yield a certain brake effort will be no different than if all the lines were solid and non-expanding.

[jy211]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Thanks Paul!! I'm still pushing. It will be heading to the paint shop when Curtis' "Victim" is done. I'll be reaching out soon!! Thanks!

What color(s) have you decided on?

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by jy211

What color(s) have you decided on?

Jeff, I have it narrowed down to 2 different color combos. We'll see what comes out of the gun on paint day!!