Aight guys i need help. Im running a 90s model caprice rearend in my car and im tryin to run hardline off the factory lines off the caliper . 3/16" brake line is too small and 1/4 " brake line is too big . Does anyone have a clue what the fitting size is ? I have been too all the parts stores and noone has a line that will fit it . And none of them can seem too find what size the fitting is . The only thing i found is an 1/8" pipe thread fitting seemed close... All the help would be great if anyone could please help me out ... THANKS
10 mm metric , with a bubble flair ! The line is 3/16" but the fitting is metric... Adapters available from "everco" (commom br*** fitting line in a REAL parts store) Dave
You tried the metric fitting lines? I'd have them pull a caliper for one off the shelf, too, and verify the size with it. Okay, I type too slow.
Hey dave i hate too ask bro but you wouldnt happen to know a part # would ya ?? I cant seem too find one maybe im not lookin in the right place .. THANKS again
Mcmaster carr can tell you the part, great site for finding those what if parts. http://www.mcmaster.com/#br***-threaded-pipe-fittings/=50pxkq http://www.mcmaster.com/#37-degree-tube-fittings/=50pvs2 everco or edelman is what most chains would carry. http://www.plews-edelmann.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=1879&location_id=2516
Local napa here has a wide selection of fittings, and just match the thread with a fitting to tell you what it is, then go from there.
Here is a photo of a metric bubble flair Why not just buy the hard line with the bubble flair already done and then cut the other end and make it a regular double flare ?
Great idea Deuce ! If he has a good flaring kit.... Pete,, I will get you the # first thing in the am..gotta go down to the store I retired from and look on the shelf.. Dave
if it was me i would leave the bubble flair.i had to do some brake lines on my mother-in-laws firebird and had to buy the bubble flair tool and loved it.i think they are way easyer to do than a double flair.i think you can buy-rent one from autozone.when your done you can take it back and get your money back.
Pete, the edelman # is 272330....3/16" female inverted flare X 10mm bubble male thread.. Good luck Dave
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