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brake hard line problem
Need help,broke left rear brake hard line that runs from distribution tee to left rear rubber hose.I got the old steel line off but can`nt fish new copper line to the distribution tee.Not able to get the new line down and come in at the right angle.Anybody out there that knows how to solve this problem?HarryK
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10-10-2014, 02:31 AM
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I did this recently on my 71 project, but no engine or tranny in the way. I remember thinking that the line wasn't the right one because it was difficult to thread it in there. Someone else may know for sure but you may have to do a tranny drop or engine and tranny.
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The factory replacement line is still available.
I have replaced this line with power train in place but it is tough. I would NEVER use copper for a brake line. |
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I think he's talking about Cunifer (a copper nickel alloy), which is probably the best choice available to us. That line you are replacing must be a b1tch with the engine and tranny in situ - I think it has to be passed in front of the torsion bar tube, no? Anyway, I found these pics which may help?
 
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Pmb makes replacement brake lines that cnc bent that works really well
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brake hard line problem
Thanks for your suggestions and especially Ferrino for the photographs.I was thinking possibly of getting some sort of brake line adapter to run from brake line tee up 4" to connect to my new brake line and run over the transmission.Does this seem feasible?HarryK
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Buy a longer straight piece with fittings at your local parts place and push it from one end or the other and then cut and flare the exposed end at the hose end where you have more room. to get the finished length . You can route it whichever way you need to to connect the 2 points. Hand bending as you go (just not kinked)
It is possible to form a bubble flare (euro type) with a standard double flaring tool if you need to shorten it. Also NOT a copper line but a steel line designed for brakes. (often tin coated steel but NEVER solid copper ).
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The brake hard line I purchased is from our host.I beleive they got it from porsche.It is made of copper and easy to change it`s form.
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Tin coated steel lines are also easy to hand form. Someone above referred to a copper/nickel alloy perhaps that's what it is? Cunifer. copper,nickle,iron. Note the iron part
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