Why 3/16" brake line

robert teed

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Why does the GMC have a 3/16th inch brake line comming out
of the master cyl. running to a connector under the driver
side wheelwell. Would a 1/4" line be better?
Anyone know?
Thanks,
Rob
 
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-gmcmotorhome
>[mailto:owner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Gcbr
>Sent: Saturday, June 20, 1998 11:50 PM
>To: gmcmotorhome
>Subject: Re: GMC: Why 3/16" brake line
>
>
>In a message dated 98-06-20 19:28:49 EDT, you write:
>
> Why does the GMC have a 3/16th inch brake line comming out
> of the master cyl. running to a connector under the driver
> side wheelwell. Would a 1/4" line be better?
> Anyone know?
> Thanks,
> Rob
>
> >>
>Rob
>
>The 1/4 line goes to the rear brakes the 3/16 goes to the front brakes.
>The amount of fluid needed to operate the front brakes is much
>less than the
>rear ones. Thats why the line is smaller.
>
>Take Care
>Arch
>
Thanks Arch,
That makes more sense now that I know...Seemed a little
odd when I was replacing it. Maybe I'll have the old GMC
on the road this weekend!!!!!
See Ya,
Rob
 
I have compiled the list of GMC owners that have e-mailed me requesting
Stainless Steel brakeline kits from classic tubes. Please review the
information and send me any additions, deletions or corrections. I was told
that the kit included lines and couplers, and would be dropped shipped from
their factory to each individual. Is there anything else that is needed? I
am hearing talk about unions and couplers??? When will everybody be ready to
buy?

LIST OF BUYERS FOR CLASSIC TUBES SS BRAKELINES # $250/set. PLEASE E-MAIL ME
FOR ADDITIONAL DATA THAT IS MISSING, OR IN NEED OF CORRECTION.

Name Address GMC model length

1. Thom Hole 800-888-8187 x23975

2. Chuck Blanford Chuck.Blanford 77 Kingsley 26'

3. Eugene Fisher JDDP32B

4. Heinz Wittenbecher heinz 76 Transmode
- -
5. Don Martin DVM22727

6. Patrick Flowers patri63

7. Phil Stewart 23'

8. Hermann beeck hbeeck 23'

9. Dave Evans DEvans753 26'

10. Don Blankmeyer Donbmeyer 26'

11. John Massey john.massey 77 Royale
John Massey
2208 Penfield Lane
Bowie, MD 20716-1426
301-249-6178

12. Tom Warner warner 76 Palmbeach 26'

13. mtrovao mtrovao 73 Glacier 26'
 
>
> In a message dated 98-06-20 19:28:49 EDT, you write:
>
> Why does the GMC have a 3/16th inch brake line comming out
> of the master cyl. running to a connector under the driver
> side wheelwell. Would a 1/4" line be better?
> Anyone know?
> Thanks,
> Rob
>
> >>
> Rob
>
> The 1/4 line goes to the rear brakes the 3/16 goes to the front brakes.
> The amount of fluid needed to operate the front brakes is much less than the
> rear ones. Thats why the line is smaller.
>
> Take Care
> Arch
Arch,
It's late and I'm sleepy, but the sizes of lines seems backwards to me.
Might this be a typo? or can you tell me where my thinking is backwards.
Thanks
Tim
 
Do we have an approximate cost of shipping?
Sharyn
- -----Original Message-----
From: Thomas G. Warner
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Sunday, June 21, 1998 12:03 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: Why 3/16" brake line

>I have compiled the list of GMC owners that have e-mailed me requesting
>Stainless Steel brakeline kits from classic tubes. Please review the
>information and send me any additions, deletions or corrections. I was
told
>that the kit included lines and couplers, and would be dropped shipped from
>their factory to each individual. Is there anything else that is needed? I
>am hearing talk about unions and couplers??? When will everybody be ready
to
>buy?
>
>LIST OF BUYERS FOR CLASSIC TUBES SS BRAKELINES # $250/set. PLEASE E-MAIL
ME
>FOR ADDITIONAL DATA THAT IS MISSING, OR IN NEED OF CORRECTION.
>
> Name Address GMC model length
>
>1. Thom Hole 800-888-8187 x23975
>
>2. Chuck Blanford Chuck.Blanford 77 Kingsley 26'
>
>3. Eugene Fisher JDDP32B
>
>4. Heinz Wittenbecher heinz 76 Transmode
>-
>5. Don Martin DVM22727
>
>6. Patrick Flowers patri63
>
>7. Phil Stewart 23'
>
>8. Hermann beeck hbeeck 23'
>
>9. Dave Evans DEvans753 26'
>
>10. Don Blankmeyer Donbmeyer 26'
>
>11. John Massey john.massey 77 Royale
> John Massey
> 2208 Penfield Lane
> Bowie, MD 20716-1426
> 301-249-6178
>
>12. Tom Warner warner 76 Palmbeach 26'
>
>13. mtrovao mtrovao 73 Glacier 26'
>
>
>
>
>
>
 
Sharyn and all I am in the process of getting the complete cost and
shipping. shipping will be the variable but should not be much. Will get
minimum and maximums for the two coasts.

>Do we have an approximate cost of shipping?
>Sharyn
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Thomas G. Warner
>To: gmcmotorhome
>Date: Sunday, June 21, 1998 12:03 AM
>Subject: Re: GMC: Why 3/16" brake line
>
>
>>I have compiled the list of GMC owners that have e-mailed me requesting
>>Stainless Steel brakeline kits from classic tubes. Please review the
>>information and send me any additions, deletions or corrections. I was
>told
>>that the kit included lines and couplers, and would be dropped shipped from
>>their factory to each individual. Is there anything else that is needed? I
>>am hearing talk about unions and couplers??? When will everybody be ready
>to
>>buy?
>>
>>LIST OF BUYERS FOR CLASSIC TUBES SS BRAKELINES # $250/set. PLEASE E-MAIL
>ME
>>FOR ADDITIONAL DATA THAT IS MISSING, OR IN NEED OF CORRECTION.
>>
>> Name Address GMC model length
>>
>>1. Thom Hole 800-888-8187 x23975
>>
>>2. Chuck Blanford Chuck.Blanford 77 Kingsley 26'
>>
>>3. Eugene Fisher JDDP32B
>>
>>4. Heinz Wittenbecher heinz 76 Transmode
>>-
>>5. Don Martin DVM22727
>>
>>6. Patrick Flowers patri63
>>
>>7. Phil Stewart 23'
>>
>>8. Hermann beeck hbeeck 23'
>>
>>9. Dave Evans DEvans753 26'
>>
>>10. Don Blankmeyer Donbmeyer 26'
>>
>>11. John Massey john.massey 77 Royale
>> John Massey
>> 2208 Penfield Lane
>> Bowie, MD 20716-1426
>> 301-249-6178
>>
>>12. Tom Warner warner 76 Palmbeach 26'
>>
>>13. mtrovao mtrovao 73 Glacier 26'