Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[OR VietVet]

Are you making the correct flare for the application?

Like @Fless has said, there are different types of flares and you need the correct bits for them.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Are you making the correct flare for the application?

I haven’t. Not sure if I should try yet.

Like @Fless has said, there are different types of flares and you need the correct bits for them.

Have any idea where I could find what specific flare I'd need--or what style it is? Might try to go to HF for the correct tool. The one i have only makes 1 style of flare.

 

[OR VietVet]

As far as what your truck needs, I am unsure. Have you tried Inline Tube for info and availability? Your old original line should match up to one of these pics.

 

[Tonyrodz]

As far as what your truck needs, I am unsure. Have you tried Inline Tube for info and availability? Your old original line should match up to one of these pics.


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Unfortunately I don't have the old line to compare. I had someone else do it. Thanks for the pics. I'm gonna save those.
I've never heard of Inline Tube. They sell hard line already flared? I still have a roll of brake line i can use, also some compression fittings. I found out the hard way that threads on the fittings aren't all the same.

 

[OR VietVet]

Unfortunately I don't have the old line to compare. I had someone else do it. Thanks for the pics. I'm gonna save those.
I've never heard of Inline Tube. They sell hard line already flared? I still have a roll of brake line i can use, also some compression fittings. I found out the hard way that threads on the fittings aren't all the same.

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I believe, yes, they pre make them and flare them. Look it all up at their site or call them.

When I did the stainless steel transmission cooling lines on my girl's 1990 GMT400, they were pre bent and flared. They also advertise brake lines/hoses.

 

[89Suburban]

Unfortunately I don't have the old line to compare. I had someone else do it. Thanks for the pics. I'm gonna save those.
I've never heard of Inline Tube. They sell hard line already flared? I still have a roll of brake line i can use, also some compression fittings. I found out the hard way that threads on the fittings aren't all the same.

Hang in there brother.

 

[Geotrash]

Catalogs

Our digital catalogs contain thousands of high quality brake products and restoration parts. Browse directly online or order a USB drive preloaded with ALL nine of our famous catalogs on one thumb drive ready to be shipped directly to you.

www.inlinetube.com

I believe, yes, they pre make them and flare them. Look it all up at their site or call them.

When I did the stainless steel transmission cooling lines on my girl's 1990 GMT400, they were pre bent and flared. They also advertise brake lines/hoses.

Wow! What a cool source for brake and fuel lines! Had no idea they were out there. Thanks!

 

[RAMurphy]

@OR VietVet This is a great site. Thank you.

 

[OR VietVet]

Good source for the braided brake hoses, too.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I still haven't had time to look any further into the brake situation. What else would cause a soft pedal that goes almost to the floor?

 

[Geotrash]

I still haven't had time to look any further into the brake situation. What else would cause a soft pedal that goes almost to the floor?

Hydraulic systems are supposed to be closed systems, so the MUST either be a leak that's allowing air to enter when the pedal is released, or there is a component that is unable to hold the pressure generated by the pedal - either through volumetric expansion (e.g. a weak hose), or through leakage (e.g. a caliper piston, fitting, bleeder valve, ABS actuator, master cylinder). The only way I know to find such a thing is to trace it down methodically.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Hydraulic systems are supposed to be closed systems, so the MUST either be a leak that's allowing air to enter when the pedal is released, or there is a component that is unable to hold the pressure generated by the pedal - either through volumetric expansion (e.g. a weak hose), or through leakage (e.g. a caliper piston, fitting, bleeder valve, ABS actuator, master cylinder). The only way I know to find such a thing is to trace it down methodically.

I agree, but the weather hasn't wanted to cooperate. Finicky PITA--That’s why they call it MOTHER nature(female lol)

 

[97YukonNZ]

There is a few years between our models but when I first got the Yukon it failed on a warrant of fitness check here because the tech thought the brake pedal dove in too far when braking.

They blame the seal in the master

So I had an oem sent from Rock and changed and bled it. Passed the warrant as they could see the new master in place.

It didn't change the distance the pedal dropped and so 2 wofs down the road they tried to fail it again so I told him to hit the brake like you mean it and he was shocked how quick she hit the picks.

When bleeding I got some rotten old fluid out but did not fully bleed fresh fliud through and I wonder if maybe the breakdown of the fluid could be causing this?

Maybe a similar thing for your truck.

 

[Tonyrodz]

There is a few years between our models but when I first got the Yukon it failed on a warrant of fitness check here because the tech thought the brake pedal dove in too far when braking.

They blame the seal in the master

So I had an oem sent from Rock and changed and bled it. Passed the warrant as they could see the new master in place.

It didn't change the distance the pedal dropped and so 2 wofs down the road they tried to fail it again so I told him to hit the brake like you mean it and he was shocked how quick she hit the picks.

When bleeding I got some rotten old fluid out but did not fully bleed fresh fliud through and I wonder if maybe the breakdown of the fluid could be causing this?

Maybe a similar thing for your truck.

I installed a brand new GM mc. The fluid is probably 2 yrs old. I really need to get this sorted out. Kills me just sitting there parked.

 

[97YukonNZ]

I installed a brand new GM mc. The fluid is probably 2 yrs old. I really need to get this sorted out. Kills me just sitting there parked.

Yes some space in a shed would help you to gat at it out of the weather.
And she is otherwise running pretty good now eh

 

[Tonyrodz]

Yes some space in a shed would help you to gat at it out of the weather.
And she is otherwise running pretty good now eh

I finally got the motor running good lol. Now I think the solenoids need to be changed in the trans. Sometimes it feels like the trans slips when you floor it.

 

[97YukonNZ]

I finally got the motor running good lol. Now I think the solenoids need to be changed in the trans. Sometimes it feels like the trans slips when you floor it.

Lol that could be your luck too!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Bought a replacement set of rear lines. When the rearend was replaced the mechanic must've broke one and neglected to tell me. He replaced it with a stock rubber brake line. That's just unacceptable. Didn't even tell me he broke mine.

 

[97YukonNZ]

The B stard!!!

 

[Tonyrodz]

The B stard!!!

Fckface