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Go3Team
02-20-2003, 06:13 AM
The GW I just picked up has been sitting for 1 1/2 yrs. When we were playing with it a few weeks ago, the brake light was on, and the front section of the master cyl. was empty. The other day, while I was over there, I topped off the master cylinder, and pumped on the brakes a few times. The level did not drop. I was searching thru some old posts, and some mentioned replacing the line from the comb. valve to the back. I need to know how much line I need, and what size line? I have new wheel cyls. and shoes ready to put on. So I might as well do it all at the same time.

One other question... Is it a single line from the comb. valve to the back, with a splitter, or two lines? The Z71 I used to have had a single line with a splitter by the rear pumpkin, which is why I ask.

Oh, and another question... What brakes do the front part of the master cylinder control?

[ February 20, 2003, 01:39 PM: Message edited by: Go3Team ]

medicineman
02-20-2003, 06:28 AM
my 79 is a single line going back to a two-way splitter right beside the rear pun'kin, then the two lines follow along the respective ends of the axle tubes

Nobby
02-20-2003, 09:52 AM
I just purchased this rear running line for mine from the dealer only $25. Comes prebent and ready to install.