Where to find brake lines for 1953 Buick

Hello everyone,

I have been looking for a brake line kit that I found online a few months ago. It was all the brake lines for a 1953 Buick Special, 4 door, all precut to length and flared, fittings all done, they just need to be bent...I cannot for the life of me find that website again. If my memory serves me correctly, it was about $40 for the kit.

Does anyone out there know of where I can order such a thing? I have found the prebent lines, and I don't want those.

Thanks to anyone that can help me find it!

 

make the lines yourself. if you mess one up, you can remake it

 

Ok, of course as soon as I start a new thread that I would find the damn things. So...if anyone else is looking, here's the link, they have other makes models and years available.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.m748&item=300506165902&viewitem=&_trkparms=clkid%3D6328174295860610646

 

Yea I know I can go get lines and do it myself, but I guess since this is my first try on re-doing brake lines, I wanted to make it as dummy proof as possible

 

In-line tube. http://inlinetube.com/

 

Even if you get a kit, you will end up having to redo at least one that is the wrong size or you screw up. Buy line and a tool and learn a new skill.

 

At he Goodguys Nats in Columbus last summer we toured a company which I think was called The Final Detail. They make brake and fuel lines for all the aftermarket suppliers.Very impressed, they do one offs if you have the originals, they will copy and make you new ones. You may get lucky and find theyve done ones for a buick like yours and have the patterns.

 

Thanks everyone for the advice and tips....got the brake lines and started working on it this weekend. Hope to have it done next weekend and get the lines bled....keeping my fingers crossed for functioning brakes!!!! Then, next project is re-wiring *gulp*

 

Ok, got another brake line related question. Anyone know where to find proportioning valves for a 1953 Buick Special? I have been looking on the internet...I haven't been able to find them yet. Figured I would ask all you experts out there to help me narrow down the search at least so I can get them ordered. Thanks!

 

Uh, they don't have one, they're all drum brake?

 

Rustynewyorker, yea, you are right they are drum brakes all the way around, the valves are from the master cylinder, looks like there is one to split the front lines to each wheel, and one for the back lines, also to split to each wheel. That's all the further I've gotten so far

 

You should but a duel master cylinder in now .

 

Great place! If they don't have the lines in their system, you can give them your original ones, and they will duplicate them.

 

I looked at that ebay seller and I think all you are really getting is enough STRAIGHT brake lines and connectors to do the job. I think it's no differant than if you went to the auto parts store and bought the lines yourself. I would email that seller and ask many questions as to what you are getting. Just my thoughts.

 

what he said. thats what i got from them but it made for good stock

 

a parts store should carry the tee fittings you need. it will be in the "weatherhead" cabinet

 

for the rear, use a rubber line for a newer gm car. it has the T built in. one less thing to buy.

 

Greetings! Years ago I bought a '63 chevy truck that had a disk-brake front suspension, dual master cylinder and power booster installed but not plumbed. At the time I didn't have a double-flare brake line tool (and still don't) so what I did was buy premade hard lines from a local NAPA store. If my memory is correct the shorter lines come in 1" increments, the longer ones in 2" increments. Use gas welding rod or coathanger to figure out the routing and the length needed, if what you need is between two sizes go long and re-route the line to use up the extra length. It isn't show quality but it works, Good Luck with your project, Mike.

 

Hey just wanted to give an update, the brake lines and everything is all in, I've gotten to drive the Buick a few times...first time on the road in 23 years for the old girl!

 

Several people advertize in Hemmings Motor News that they can make brake lines for most cars.

 

I ended up ordering that kit that has all the brake lines needed, complete with fittings and the ends already flared, it worked out really nice, I just had to bend them into place. It's not a perfect job, but they work, and that is all I wanted anyway. This isn't going to be a showroom restoration, after all.

 

How's that straight 8 running? Dynaflow?? Stick??

 

It runs very smooth for having sat in a barn for 22 years, has about 37,000 miles on it. It purrs idling, and at lower speeds but once you get into the throttle it starts losing power, I'm guessing the carb is all clogged up, so I'm rebuilding that this weekend. I'm hoping that takes care of it. It's standard, three on the tree

 

NICE! The guy you got the kit from is Mark Jackson from Old time Car parts? If so I have ordered many parts from him and gotten nothing but the highest quality! I actually just got a set of headlights yesterday and will be popping them in tonight! Glad to hear you got that "ol Buerk" runnin down the road. The carb rebuild is very easy as long as you have all the proper gaskets and you make sure you clean the bowls thoroughly, Good Luck! I cant wait to get my 50 on the road!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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Hi Chuck, I've ordered parts from so many places I'd have to look at my folder and see, but yes that sounds very familiar, I think that's where I got it. I like ordering from Old time Car parts as well. She's getting there, I just got new tires put on yesterday, ordered new wheel bearings (one of them got absolutely chewed). I'm hoping this is enough to get her on the road more, I really enjoy driving it!
I'll be sure to be tedious with the carb rebuild and make sure everything is clean. I haven't done a carb rebuild in years, and it always was newer vehicles, so I'm hoping I can muddle my way thru this one as well.
I wish you luck on getting your 50 on the road! It's an awesome feeling, saving something and getting it back on the road again. This is my first project car, and I'm hooked!

 

Sweet looking 50 by the way!

 

Thanx Bro! Over the winter I am going to do a Scarebird disc brake swap an get rid of the original bearing with something easier and more inexpensive. Before I had the Buick we saved a 67 Galaxie from the crusher and ended up swapping that for the Buick. Good luck and keep us updated!
Chuck