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Old May 2, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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I own a slammed 1987' Pontiac Bonneville LE, I sit frame on 14 inch rims. My question is since I keep ripping my brake lines on debris can I reroute them using braided steel lines?

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Old May 2, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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i would recommend rerouting them, but if you must make sure the route you choose is safe and wont be crimped by moving suspension etc.
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Old May 2, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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I have a guy who custom builds braided lines to speck and if you measure it out he will make you a perfect set.

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Old May 16, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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I dont understand why would you want to reroute them?
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I need to reroute them because of lane changing, pulling into driveways, etc. the car is too low for the brake lines to stay in the position that they are in. I seem to rip them right at the point where it bends around the fire wall and follow the chasis.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 10:40 AM
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put in a skid plate
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Old May 23, 2003 | 02:45 AM
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a skid plate is a good idea, what would you suggest i make it off?
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Old May 23, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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1/8" steel, connected to strong points of the unibody
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Old May 23, 2003 | 11:30 PM
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yeah that'* a good idea, cut it in the shape you need, cut some vent holes, chrome it and bolt it to the uni-body. One tight customization...

Great Idea

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