Master cylinder lines-'69 Fairlane/Ranchero

40cpe

40cpe

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The 3/16" steel lines with the 1/2" and 9/16" connectors on the master cylinder were frozen to the flair nuts and broke the lines. I can find them in 8" length, but not long enough to reach the brass block on the fender well. Not owning a double flare tool, I would like to find them ready-made. They are about 18" long but I could make any length close to that work. Any leads appreciated.
 
Have you checked at the parts store? If I remember correctly, they come in 20 inch lengths. Advance Auto shows 20 inch brake lines.
 
There is a place called Inline Tube in Shelby Township, MI that should be able to help you out and ship to you. They have computer bent lines for old cars. Did my '55 Ranch Wagon and came out great. They also have fuel lines.

Pretty sure the website is www.inlinetube.com

Sal
 
Edelmann has adapters from the large sizes in the master down to the regular 3/16 and 1/4 sizes. Then you can use the longer length pre-made lines.
 
40cpe,
Try this company. The Right Stuff Detailing 200intek Way, Westerville Ohio 43082 Phone #800-405-2000 www.getdiscbrakes.com
I have used them and I'm well pleased. Oh, they will make lines if you give them a sample. That's what I had to do and they fit perfect. Mine was the line from the proportioning valve to the pass. side front wheel on a '81 Fairmont. Very long and complex!
Hope this helps.
 
Thanks all. After I knew what to look for, there are brass adapters to get back to standard 3/16" tube fittings.
 
Autozone had the 20" lines when I did my dual master install,best place for brass fittings to adapt hands down was Ace Hardware.
 
Years back I recall pre-fabbed lines with different ends available for them. It doesn't hurt to learn how to make your own, practice on the old ones you took off the car.
 
Kahuna said:
My NAPA store has lines pre-made in 3/16" & 1/4" from about 20" to 60"
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Yes, I've been to NAPA and the web site. This car has 3/16" lines with 3/8" threads on one end of one with 1/2" on the other. The other line has 1/2" threads on one end and 9/16" on the other. I solved it by using brass adapters to get back to lines with 3/8" threads on all ends. I could have bought a double flair tool about as cheap.
 
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