Brake line question

[72RS]

This might be a dumb question but will ask anyways..I am getting ready to install a Wilwood tandem MC and adjustable proportioning valve on my 72RS. I hate the look of the coiled up brake line running to the front brakes. Do they make any braided stainless lines that could be used or do you have to run hard lines from the master to the front brakes??

THanks.

[Schwartz Performance]

You can get stainless braided lines but those only come in AN (37*) fittings so you'll need adapters from your Wilwood master and adapters from your brake lines.

-Dale

[72RS]

Thanks Dale.

[MCMLXIX]

I had Tobin at KORE3 make me some custom brake lines (not AN) to run form the MC to the frame on my 72 Blazer. Check with him and he may be able to help....

[Apogee]

I had Tobin at KORE3 make me some custom brake lines (not AN) to run form the MC to the frame on my 72 Blazer. Check with him and he may be able to help....

You can run banjo fittings with face seals on the master cylinder, or as stated above, get an adapter fitting from someone like Pure Choice Motorsports and run 37 degree -03 AN fittings.

Tobin
KORE3

[72RS]

You can run banjo fittings with face seals on the master cylinder, or as stated above, get an adapter fitting from someone like Pure Choice Motorsports and run 37 degree -03 AN fittings.

Tobin
KORE3

Tobin,

I may be giving you a call. If I use the fittings like you suggest would I still run hard lines to my front brakes or would I be using a braided stainless line? sorry for the dumb question...:(

[camrat68]

I thought that the reason that coil was in the hardline was to compensate for the difference in movement between the body and frame so that it didn't fatigue the hardline causing a leak?

Jim

[72RS]

I thought that the reason that coil was in the hardline was to compensate for the difference in movement between the body and frame so that it didn't fatigue the hardline causing a leak?

Jim

Jim,

I think your right on that...I want to explore what Tobin is referring to...Hate all those coils :)

[MonzaRacer]

Are you talking the 3/16 or 1/4 in line that has the wire (spring) wrap for line protection and cooling or where it looks like its been wrapped around a full beer can. The larger loops are for vibration resistance, the small stuff I never use any of it. I just route well away from heat sources or buy heat shield to slide over it.

[MCMLXIX]

I did this on my 72 Blazer but its not finished. I have a GM master cylinder and used two hard lines to go into the Wilwood proportioning valve. From the Wilwood valve I have 3 braided lines, male flare fittings on both ends, going down to the frame. Each braided line goes to a hard line at the frame, two for the front and one for the rear. This is the only pic I have and its not that great but you can see the lines....


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