should i buy hard lines from kantor?

i need new brake lines for my 55 special. kantor has a pre bent ss kit that i was looking to buy. do any of my fellow hambers have experience with this kit or should i buy from someone else. i havent any experience with putting in a complete new set of hard lines before so i was looking for something pre bent rather than do it myself and getting it wrong.

 

I've never bought any lines from Kanter, but did get a few parts from them when they were the only choice I had. Everything I got from them was good stuff and they were good to deal with, but slow and pricey. I'd suggest checking around in your local area for a hose company that also does steel lines. Both of the big ones around here do steel lines. The longest it's ever taken me was next day. The prices are cheaper than dirt too. I can't think of the name of the but I've seen several ads in the mags for companies that CNC bend brake lines and will definitely have a 55 chevy already programmed. Check local first under hoses or hydraulics in the phone book.

 

when i did the brakes on my 51 merc 11 years ago, i bought a SS kit from Cl***ic tube, reasonable price, and perfectly bent lines... here is their website, www.cl***ictube.com

 

I've never bought prebent lines...There's just something about the satisfaction of doing it yourself...i just got done with all new lines on my kids 57 chevy wagon...fun stuff! It's not really hard to learn and is a good skill to have if you are into building cars.

 

i got a set of these lines from kantor. they are all prebent and ready to go, right after you staighten out the "shipping bends" they put in the lines to shove them in a 40 inch long box. i was not happy! all that money and they f'em up with extra bends. i would look localy if you can find them. if not, after a little extra time staightening your new prebent ss lines they will fit ok.

 

thanks i will look into some other suppliers than kantor.

 

will a kit for a 56 fit my car? its a 4 door.

 

I've never bought hard lines from kantor, but when I did the brakes on my wifes 51 cadillac I went through them. Called on monday they had shoes, springs, hoses, cylinders in stock. I had them by the end of the week. And the price wasn't cheap, but not rediculous.

 

Most car frames had all of their components installed prior to the body being placed on it at the factory. It's easy to get all of the little things in place without all of that sheet metal in the way! With that in mind, getting a set of pre-made brake lines installed after the fact may be a huge h***le. Making your own lines is very easy with a double flaring kit and a simple tube bender. It just takes a little practice. I made a complete set for my '55 Mercury, so really anyone can do it! The lines, fittings and tools can be purchased at NAPA probably for alot less than the pre-made kit!