31plymouth Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 After driving my PA for 50 years I think it's time for a brake system rebuild. I ordered new brake cylinders. After seeing cost of reseleeving and discussions on brass vs stainless steel, I decided to try new ones that are available. I have honed and rebuild my originals or replacements a few times but would like to try new since the old ones seem to leak or seize after a few years. Questions: Does anyone have a part number for a Napa or other supplier for the brake hoses? I see them on ebay for $80.00 for 3 but seems a little pricey. Can I replace the old lines with new pieces if I get a brake line bender? Difficult? Should I use DOT 5 if all new? Anything else to consider? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 You can use the old lines as paterns to bend the new ones. I use dot 5 in my old cars and like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursst Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 If you're a stickler for originality, try White Post Restorations. https://whitepost.com/brake-sleeving-rebuilding-services/ They are in White Post, Virginia. They have a brake service in addition to their restoration work. They've redone the original brake components on all my old cars and I've never had a problem. They did my 1930 30U wheel cylinders, and they are perfect. They also have a LIFETIME guarantee, so you don't have to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesLay Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 there is a lot of debate over dot 3 or dot 5 all your parts must be new or very clean to change to dot 5. i used dot 5 in my pa 15 years ago, and every thing was pitted up any way when i pulled it apart 4 years ago. so i cleaned it up again replaced lines and hoses and all rubber stuff, i got it all from napa(they mached the old hoses), and i bought cyl. kits by size not make of car.bent the lines my self. and i used dot 3 this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31plymouth Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 I can only hope that my local Napa would try to match the hoses. I'll probably stick with Dot 3. I've seen some line bending tools online. Not to expensive and didn't look too difficult. Want to get this done so I can take the PA out for a ride on her birthday. July 18th build date per the Chrysler Historical records. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesLay Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 all three hoses were the same on my car. maybe i can find the invoice in my file for the part # it may take a day or so. i shure would like a set of those brake shoes listed on ebay by moparpro but 280 bucks a axle is more than i can afford. i think the orignial brake lines were copper i never understood why. i used steel, it might be a good idea to research what type lines would be best. napa only had 50'' lengths i had to couple two together to get all the way back to axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesLay Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 i was wrong about getting hoses from napa, i found them on ebay for 25 bucks, they are still listed but for 29 dollars now. guys user name is luchonota same name i bought from 12 years ago. they worked fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31plymouth Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 I had seen the brake hoses from luchonota. I was hesitant because of coming from Argentina but I'll give them a try. Got my new cylinders from Bernbaum yesterday. Going to start on the brake lines soon. Thanks for your input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondo Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Brake lines from inlinetube.com were great for my 38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31plymouth Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 Just checked inline tube.. They go back to 1932. Damn! Have to check my books to see how much different they are. I know the 32 has a longe wheelbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) Conafur tube I believe it is called . Search here on forum . not sure on spelling . Copper look of original and softer to bend than steel . Meets modern spec.s Edited June 6, 2021 by ArticiferTom (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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