What are the differences in brake line sets?

[120211031]

I just grabbed a 68 coupe rolling project. The car came originally with 4 wheel drums (not sure power or manual). Currently has no brakes lines, and I plan on doing the F-Body disc conversion.
When I look at the brake line sets on popular sites there are specific sets for each option (disc/drum/manual/power/coupe/convertible), etc.
Anyone know the differences to be able to guess which set would be most helpful?
Im expecting to have to make adjustments with the F-Body conversion, but would like to minimize the amount of bending and figuring out adapters if possible.
Thanks in advance

 

[Shovelrick]

I have the same 68 lol just mine had rusty brake lines, I made the Mistake of buying SS repop lines and I would never do that again, use NiCop, much easier to form to make it fit correctly, kits dont fit perfect, if you're good with a brake line bender make your own, thats what I shoulda done

 

[120211031]

I have the same 68 lol just mine had rusty brake lines, I made the Mistake of buying SS repop lines and I would never do that again, use NiCop, much easier to form to make it fit correctly, kits dont fit perfect, if you're good with a brake line bender make your own, thats what I shoulda done

SS as in stainless steel? I've heard those are tough to manage. I have zero experience bending brake lines so I was really hoping a kit like that would save a lot of time. Maybe I was a little gullible.

 

[cheveslakr]

No clue about anything other than factory stuff. I'd think you're gonna have to build your own. Size the lines for the f-body.

 

[120211031]

No clue about anything other than factory stuff. I'd think you're gonna have to build your own. Size the lines for the f-body.

That's more what I'm asking here. What are the differences in the factory line sets since there are so many options?

 

[cheveslakr]

Whatever year f-body you're converting to, use that master cylinder for a spec, the bore size and the line sizes. That'll get you sized to make sure your calipers are getting the fluid they need. Then adapt that data to the master that actually fits your car. The f-body master may, but don't know.

 

[Shovelrick]

I do think if you start with a basic NiCop brake line kit from a vendor like Right Stuff or NPD (NationalPartsDepot.com) it will work with what you're looking to do, I've read lots of people use the 2000 Camaro/Firebird brakes on these cars, wish I would've instead of Wilwood front and D52 rears PS I Hate SS396 GU for cust service reasons, after spending over $3-$4,000 there, screw them

 

[Shovelrick]

Another problem I ran into was I put a kit for a convertable on my coupe, it didn't fit very well and I don't know if it's because brake lines for a vert are different than a coupe or it was just a bad fitting kit in general? it was one of the first things I did to the car when I first got it so I don't remember where I bought it but I know it wasn't NPD, maybe ebay?

 

[cheveslakr]

Verts have boxed frames so the front to rear lines locate differently.

 

[Shovelrick]

I don't remember if I screwed up and ordered the wrong set or the wrong set was sent and I just didn't pay attn till too late, I probably ordered the wrong set, IIRC it seemed to long in some areas and trying to rebend SS or even bend it at all is a huge PITA, I'll never use SS lines again

 

[71350SS+454]

Yes Nicop lines whether you buy a kit or a roll of Nicop tubing and all the fittings,Nicop is way better to use than a Stainless Steel kit. And WAY WAY cheaper too.