I spent a considerable amount of time adjusting the rear axle to front brake line so that it was straight enough to compare with the old line. Once it was straightened out, I found out that each end of the line did not match the original. So I made course adjustments and then started the process of installing the line.
The special clips for mounting the hard line to the chassis along the transmission tunnel were bigger than the originals. So I had to rework the clips so that they wrapped around the brake lines to properly secure the brake line. The rework of the clips required shortening the clip length and drilling another mounting hole in the metal piece. It took about 1.5 hours to just to get those clips so they worked and looked like the originals.
After that, the front part of the line had to be adjusted to fit in place. This particular line did not match the original at all(well the length was at least right). The line required alot of rework at both ends.
The front part of the line was supposed to route underneath the steering column shaft. What I ended up doing was routing it above the steering column shaft.
The next line installed was the front one that connects the passenger side brake line to the distribution block. That line was very close to the original and was pretty easy to put in place and install.
Currently front and rear brake lines are connected to the distribution block and tightened.
There are two lines left to install. These are the lines that connect the distribution block to the master cylinder.
I was able to install the line that connects the distribution block to the rear brake port on the master cylinder.
The remaining line has been a PITA. I made a line that fit and when I terminated it, the double flare was damaged during the process. So I have to make another line....
Hoping to get that line done then bleed the brakes and check for leaks tomorrow.
