thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
I have read through many threads regarding the issue of re-doing brake lines on a pre-69 40.
Well thats my exact situation. I wanted to buy new hard line and fittings and just "bolt er up"... haha...
What I found was when you remove the old fittings the threads in the T joints and everywhere else, get all gummed up from the flared end coming back through the threads when you remove them. Not only is that an issue, but the REAL issue is that the <=69 40's use a 9mm fitting.
It was simple enough to fix the gummed up threads with a 9mm x 1.0 tap. (harbor frieght special)
But when I started the line project I "misplaced" four of the fittings. I have recently been asking about trying to find some.
But during my searching I stumbled upon an adaptor that allows you to use a 10mm x 1.0 (much more common) and screw that into your existing 9mm holes.
The item is from NAPA and is part number BK 6415023
Heres a pic. They run about $6.50 each but I think are worth it in a pinch...
Just thought I would post this up as it may be of help to someone.
Thanks
Well thats my exact situation. I wanted to buy new hard line and fittings and just "bolt er up"... haha...
What I found was when you remove the old fittings the threads in the T joints and everywhere else, get all gummed up from the flared end coming back through the threads when you remove them. Not only is that an issue, but the REAL issue is that the <=69 40's use a 9mm fitting.
It was simple enough to fix the gummed up threads with a 9mm x 1.0 tap. (harbor frieght special)
But when I started the line project I "misplaced" four of the fittings. I have recently been asking about trying to find some.
But during my searching I stumbled upon an adaptor that allows you to use a 10mm x 1.0 (much more common) and screw that into your existing 9mm holes.
The item is from NAPA and is part number BK 6415023
Heres a pic. They run about $6.50 each but I think are worth it in a pinch...
Just thought I would post this up as it may be of help to someone.
Thanks