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DentalDart

DentalDart

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My new (pulled from diplomat) proportioning valve has 2 brake lines attached to it. I need them to be longer to mount it in the stock location where my old distribution block was.

I can unwind the lines and it will still be fine correct?

Thanks

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I unwound them then took a bath in brake fluid underneath due to my fitting not being the same size.

Moral of story, it works still if you unwind them. Thanks!
 
Loops are wound in the lines to prevent them from work hardening and cracking from vibration fatigue. Always good to have some vibration loops in your brake lines.
 
DentalDart said:
My new (pulled from diplomat) proportioning valve has 2 brake lines attached to it.
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Whuuuut ?!? I thought you were using that piece as an automatic battery shorting-out device? You are using it for your brakes now? :eek::eek::eek:
 
Well, the factory loops are a little overkill but you don't want a dead straight line either. Practical experience is how we learn things, you earn your knowledge through your setbacks. The main thing is your out there doing it and learning. Me? I've got 8 more weeks in this neck brace and physical therapy while my cervical spine fusion sets up. I'm losing my mind not being able to get out and do, but at least I can move and function again without walking like Herman Munster.
 
Garrett Ellison said:
Well, the factory loops are a little overkill but you don't want a dead straight line either. Practical experience is how we learn things, you earn your knowledge through your setbacks. The main thing is your out there doing it and learning. Me? I've got 8 more weeks in this neck brace and physical therapy while my cervical spine fusion sets up. I'm losing my mind not being able to get out and do, but at least I can move and function again without walking like Herman Munster.
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me too had mine done 11/14 c3/c4/c5 and a plate SUCKS that why everyone see's posting ALOT

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Wow, C6-C7 with cage and a plate for me, too. I went in Monday morning and came home Monday evening. I really feel for you, it's not a comfortable thing with just one level involved. I have a soft brace, you almost came out with a halo instead of a brace.
 
jazak5 said:
me too had mine done 11/14 c3/c4/c5 and a plate SUCKS that why everyone see's posting ALOT

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Garrett Ellison said:
Wow, C6-C7 with cage and a plate for me, too. I went in Monday morning and came home Monday evening. I really feel for you, it's not a comfortable thing with just one level involved. I have a soft brace, you almost came out with a halo instead of a brace.
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Damn Guys ,take it eazy for a while. that looks rough.:thumbsup:
 
Garrett Ellison said:
Well, the factory loops are a little overkill but you don't want a dead straight line either. Practical experience is how we learn things, you earn your knowledge through your setbacks. The main thing is your out there doing it and learning. Me? I've got 8 more weeks in this neck brace and physical therapy while my cervical spine fusion sets up. I'm losing my mind not being able to get out and do, but at least I can move and function again without walking like Herman Munster.
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jazak5 said:
me too had mine done 11/14 c3/c4/c5 and a plate SUCKS that why everyone see's posting ALOT

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My mom had 5 neck surgeries so I know what y'all are going through (minus the pain part) you guys are in the healing stages then once healed you'll get more done in an hour than I get done in a day.

I had to make 3 runs to the auto store to get different sized fittings (because I'm an idiot) to connect the main lines to the proportioning valve.

The lines definitely aren't "straight" more like a "wavy.. then, **** hard right! Get into the hole" kind of straight.
 
Welcome to the learning curve! I think everyone here can tell you how much hassle we've all had at one time or another with Ma's oddly sized brake line fittings that were used to keep from crossing over the front and rear split systems. A lot of the improvements we make on these cars can be considered a "character building experience". But keep on working at it. As frustrating as it may be your honing your problem solving skills each time you get into working on it. The more you do it, the farther you'll train yourself to look ahead to avoid making mistakes.
 
Garrett Ellison said:
Welcome to the learning curve! I think everyone here can tell you how much hassle we've all had at one time or another with Ma's oddly sized brake line fittings that were used to keep from crossing over the front and rear split systems. A lot of the improvements we make on these cars can be considered a "character building experience". But keep on working at it. As frustrating as it may be your honing your problem solving skills each time you get into working on it. The more you do it, the farther you'll train yourself to look ahead to avoid making mistakes.
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It doesn't look pretty and it's not final mounted (havent figured that part out yet) but its hooked up and not leaking which is a start.

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