Install of Disc Brakes

[Bill C-REDW]

Piper Guy,


Have a question, what size Hydraulic line do you use when install your Kodiak Disc brakes? I have a Hydrastar HBA-16 a set of Kodiak disc to install on my Redwood 41'



Thank you


Bill

 

[jrlsburns]

Brake Line

This is what I used, needed more than what came in kit from Performance Trailer Braking. I ran down both sides.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C8LKXJK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1





2007.5 Chev Dually, B&W Companion, RDS 50 Gal. Transfer Tank
2012 36RL, Titan Disc Brakes, Upgraded Springs, MORryde wet bolts, MORryde Crossmember, Sailun Tires

 

[XCMARK]

Morryde did my install , its 3/16" front to back and side to side. I would get a install kit from performance trailer brakes so your not looking for any parts. you don't want to use much rubber lines they will take away some braking power and response time. just short rubber lines to the wheelsand the rest hard lines.

 

[Travelin' Texans]

You'll also need the brake line flaring tool & a handful of fittings.

 

[jrlsburns]

flaring tool

Childproof flaring tool

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPRVCPV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


2007.5 Chev Dually, B&W Companion, RDS 50 Gal. Transfer Tank
2012 36RL, Titan Disc Brakes, Upgraded Springs, MORryde wet bolts, MORryde Crossmember, Sailun Tires

 

[Goat-REDW]

Please be aware that brake lines use a double flare, not a single flare like an old oil heater. If you don't already have one and know how to use it, get a decent double flare tool and some extra line to practice on first. Your life and others lives can be dependent on your brakes. I don't know if they still do or not, but some auto parts stores used to "rent tools for free". They would charge a deposit large enough to cover the cost of the tool, then refund it when the tool was brought back.

 

[Ed and Cathy K]

3/16" I used Copper Nickel muck easier to work with, and never rust. Harbor freight sell a nice little bender that works great with co/ni lines, don't try it on steel. https://www.harborfreight.com/1-8-eighth-inch-to-1-4-quarter-inch-tube-bender-94571.html https://www.amazon.com/Roll-Copper-Nickel-Brake-Tubing/dp/B015YGQYW2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=copper+nickel+brake+line+3%2F16&qid=1590853269&sprefix=copper+nic&sr=8-3.

 

[Bill C-REDW]

Brake Lines

Thanks to all that replied to my question about Brake lines, a lot of good info.



Bill