The GBody Blazer brake upgrade question

rogus

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Yup this is a Russell steel braided brake line. Came in kit with both front soft lines and the rear soft line. My original lines were awful so this was a must when upgrading. Russell part number RUS-692100.


YMMV then, it appears some have had success with the stock one and some haven’t. I’ve heard others say the stock bracket worked too. I tried it with the stock and found that it didn’t put the brake line in a good spot without risk of it binding or getting smashed. Perhaps it’s because I have AM brake lines.
Thanks I'll check Summit out.
 
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Longroof79

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I'm using the Russell braided hoses on my setup and to be honest with you, I'm not overly thrilled with the banjo fittings they use on the lines. The stock Blazer rubber hoses use a better fitting and locking system. Both types are about the same length.
I'm also using the Blazer frame brackets as well.
 
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bruisedbanana79

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I'm using the Russell braided hoses on my setup and be honest with you, I'm not overly thrilled with the banjo fittings they use on the lines. The stock Blazer rubber hoses use a better fitting and locking system. Both types are about the same length.
Because I am lazy lol do you know the adapter needed to use the blazer lines. I have the Russell lines as well and I agree about the security of the fitting on the caliper
 
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Longroof79

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Because I am lazy lol do you know the adapter needed to use the blazer lines. I have the Russell lines as well and I agree about the security of the fitting on the caliper
If you're using the Blazer hoses, apparently there's no need for adapters. G-body hoses can also be used directly.
 
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