Inline Tube Product  Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions - Tech Support Online
Inline tube has been writing articles in magazines for years and has now grouped them as a restoration guide for brakes. In this section you will find hundreds of pictures and tons of information on component installation and restoration. The most common problem with a product is misuse or installation errors. All Inline Tube products is modeled off factory original parts specific to particular year make and model vehicle. Many cars and trucks use the same parts but many more cars and trucks that seem to be the same are actually very different.

This page is intended for use as a basic guide to help install new brake and fuel lines and other Inline tube products. If you are unsure about any part of the installation procedure please consult a certified professional mechanic for assistance. Inline Tube assumes no responsibility or liability for improperly installed parts.

Removing Shipping Bends- click here for more
Shipping bends are required on all lines over 6 foot, straighten the line between the white tags. The bend will roll out by following these few steps. Large bends do not stress the lines, so the tube will become completely straight. Click here for more details on shipping bend removal.

Brake Line Installation on a frame - click here for more
The most common problem with lines not fitting properly is that they are installed incorrectly or the car has been modified. Inline Tube makes replacement parts for cars using factory original specifications. Below is a general guide to installing your Inline Tube replacement lines on a bare frame.

Brake Line Installation - 1970 A-body F85 W31 - click here for more
This article installs brake lines on a car that is completely together showing that your car does not have to be completely apart to install brake and fuel lines on it. This install took 4 hours.

Inline Tube Shop Tour - click here for more
Inline tube invites you into the shop to see how your lines are manufactured. From start to finish you will see the steps it takes to make the final product that makes your car a show car.

Parking Brake Installation Sheets - click here for more
Inline tube manufactures many cable sets and in this instruction section are many downloadable PDF's detailed instruction sheets on many common cars and trucks.

Parking Brake Cable Build up - click here for more
Inline tube is the exclusive parking brake cable manufacturer in the classic car hobby  - this is how we make the cables that will go on your classic car or truck.

Disc Brake Conversion Installation - click here for more
This helpful list will give you a few tips on installing your front disc brake conversion.

Proportional Valve Instructions - click here for more
There are many valves and many functions, if you read on incite into these valves is explained.

Proportional Valve Identification - click here for more
So many valves, so many cars, what is right for your car is explained. Get the right valve plumbed into your system.

Proportional Valve Identification GM A-body 64-88 - click here for more
So many valves, so many cars, what is right for your Chevelle, GTO, 442, is explained. Get the right valve plumbed into your system.

Proportional Valve Identification GM F-body F/X-body - click here for more
So many valves, what is right for your Camaro, Firebird, Nova, Trans Am, is explained. Get the right valve plumbed into your system.

Rear Drum Brakes Rebuild - click here for more
This instruction shows the common GM 9/12" drum brakes being rebuilt from start to finish.

Master Cylinder Rebuild - click here for more
This instruction shows how to rebuild Master cylinders from start to finish.

Rear Drum Wheel Cylinder Rebuild - click here for more
This instruction shows how to rebuild drum wheel cylinders from start to finish.

GM Disc Caliper Rebuild - click here for more
This instruction shows how to rebuild GM Disc Brake calipers from 1969-78 from start to finish.

How to flare tube 45 deg and 37 deg - click here for more
This instruction shows how flare both 45 degree double flare and 37 single flare and the differences.

Detail tags and other markings - click here for more
Wondering where all the tags go and what other marking were on your car.

First Place Frame - click here for more
If you are building a show car the frame is the first place to start, before you begin see the restoration details that will make your car a trophy winner.

Restoration from start to finish - click here for more
Read about the complete restoration of the Inline tube 1969 GTO Judge. This concourse restored car has earned countless awards and been featured in a number of magazines. 100's of restoration photo's.

Before You Restore - click here for more
Getting and having correct and accurate information is critical for successful restoration or repair. A combination of resources will always be your best bet to gaining the knowledge you will need to work on your car or truck. Click here for all kinds of info before you restore

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Quick Tip: Mechanics first rule

Never throw away the old part - When working on a car the old part can be more valuable than the new part. The old part is needed for reference and comparison to the new part. Before any assembly can begin, take a minute to compare. If something looks wrong STOP and get out the reference material or call the manufacture. Forcing the part never helped any situation.
Take lots of pictures - Refer to the disassembly photos. There are many holes in the frame and it is impossible to remember which are the correct holes for the part. If you do not have photos, many parts retailers sell factory assembly manuals that show in detail where each of the clips are located in the frame. The manuals are available for cars such as Camaro, Chevelle, Nova and Corvette through Inline Tube.


Inline Tube is proud to be the largest aftermarket tube manufacturer in the country. In addition to our trade marked Inline Tubes, don't forget to view our exclusive E-Strength parking brake cables, Hold Tight brake and fuel line clips, Power Braid stainless hose assemblies, as well as our new detail tags, brass hose tees, proportioning valves, disc brake conversions, drum kits and underbody hardware.
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Only Inline Tubes are manufactured using state- of- the- art computer technology that is 2004 and newer with our exclusive laser scanner for bending and safety inspection. This means the highest quality parts at the best price shipped within 24-48 hours after ordering.