front brake lines

[68metal]

does anyone have a good example of how to bring in the front brake lines to the MC without using these ugly union block I see in so many brake applications??? I have a DSE MC with a Baer PV on my 68. In general the MC is a ugly beast to any engine compartment.
Pictures would be great.

Thanks in advance

[a67]

At a minimum need a T adapter. Place it down low by or on the frame so that it is mostly out of sight. Can then use a small adjustable proportioning valve in the rear line. This can be hidden under the car.

Bob.

[68metal]

Thanks for the advise. That sounds like a reasonable thing to do and it won't be as ugly.

[juggernaut]

I can't say how to hide the pv. But, I bought an eastwood tubing flaring tool and a 20 foot stick, .028 wall, 304 grade, 3/16" stainless tubing. SS polishes up nicely, looks better than carbon steel.

[MCB Matt]

Another very clean way to do it is to get a set of stainless braided hoses made up to go from the master down to the frame and mount the dist. block down there on the inside or top of the frame rail, keep it far enough away from the exhaust or it will heat up your brake fluid!

The brass style Prop/dist. block is actually a safety device that will shut off the majority of the fluid flow to the side that looses pressure if you blow a line or if a caliper fails. Even though the master is a dual bowl you are likely to not have any pedal unless you run the valve, that's the way GM designed it and that's what was used to turn on the brake warning light in the dash on in 67-up GM cars!

We have the valves in anodized black now too which are much more stealth looking.

Let me know if i can help

Matt

[MonzaRacer]

Also can polish and clear coat.
Another thought is instead of stainless, polish up some of the CuNiFER or copper alloy brake line(not copper tubing, but copper/nickel/steel alloy. SUR&R sells a proper brake graded product part number BR-EZ316 for 3/16 and BR-EZ14 for the 1/4(this should be kit of assorted fittings and 25ft of line. http://www.surrauto.com/documents/SU...SalesSheet.pdf