Brake Line

[PASA]

Hi my name is Paul, this is my first post and I am rebuilding a 1952 M38 Willys Jeep CDN. I am inquiring if the correct brake lines for this vehicle are soild throughout or do they have flexible portions that have 15,12,and two six inch flex hoses. I have seen photos for both installations and am inquring which is correct for this year of Jeep.

Thank You

[RonD2]

Hi Paul,
Welcome to the forum with your first post!

Beware that I'm ignorant of any differences between the M38 and the M38 CDN.

The M38 uses the 4 flex hoses in the lengths that you mention --- listed in the September 1955 ORD9 on page 251.

If it helps, here's an old post that also discusses them: http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5919&highlight=brake+hose

Pretty sure that any brake line install without using flex hoses is not only incorrect for the M38, but also unsafe.

Good luck!
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Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari

[wesk]

Paul, I took the liberty of moving your post to the correct board; "Technical Knowledge" . The Projects Board is for long term project coverage that is used to discuss project progress.

As for your question, I suggest you follow the M38 CDN parts manual published by the Canadian Armed Forces.


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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

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