brake line problem
#1
brake line problem
i have a 86 iroc that i have bought and i am in the process getting it on the street. after thinking that i had everything done i find a leak from the brake line. this car has been sitting for about 6 years and the brake line was stuck to the fitting so when i went to tighten it, the line broke. now you would think this is a easy fix, just get a union and a new line. well the original line must be metric or something. a 1/4 inch union is to big and doesn't seal and 3/16 is to small does anyone know where i can find metric brake line and unions for my problem.
where the line broke is right where the metal line screws into the rubber line that tees at the rear end.
where the line broke is right where the metal line screws into the rubber line that tees at the rear end.
#2
RE: brake line problem
hmmmmmmmm ... i'm almost sure i've used a 1/4 compression fitting to fix a brake line. maybe not. at worst just buy some brake tubing and rerun the line. it's fairly cheap and easy to work with. Sick
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RE: brake line problem
ORIGINAL: ScottD
Aww, cmon, Im sure you can get away with running rubber vacuum hose! All the homies do it!
Aww, cmon, Im sure you can get away with running rubber vacuum hose! All the homies do it!
#6
RE: brake line problem
Is the line that is broke on the body or is it on the axle?
You might go down to a good parts store and ask them for the rubber "t" line. once you get it on the counter show them where the line connects...if they are clueless find another parts store...A good store (NAPA or such) will have lines..If it's the main body line, you may need to just replace the line...
http://classicindustries.com/ lists a new line at $50.00 for a standard steel line and $70 for the stainless steel line...I've used 4 of their line kits on rebuilds and they are very good.
Greg
You might go down to a good parts store and ask them for the rubber "t" line. once you get it on the counter show them where the line connects...if they are clueless find another parts store...A good store (NAPA or such) will have lines..If it's the main body line, you may need to just replace the line...
http://classicindustries.com/ lists a new line at $50.00 for a standard steel line and $70 for the stainless steel line...I've used 4 of their line kits on rebuilds and they are very good.
Greg
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