Thread: Are brake line loops/coils necesarry?

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Originally Posted by Gusaroo

I am re-plumbing my bel-air and am wondering if I really need to add a loop or coil in the line near where it connects to the master cylinder. I know they are for flex and expansion/contraction, but I have quite a few bends in the lines already.

Do you guys always put them in?

I would probably put one loop or possibly even a flex in each line. I have to think that the design engineers did it for a reason - especially if it's a 4 door hard top or convert. Those cars had lots of cowl shake