I have located brake lines for the 62 but they are 7 ft long and for shipping it would be best to cut them in half and reconnect when installing by splicing. Problem is finding a 3/16 compression splice kit. Anyone know a source ?
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Stop. Why splice?
Just did the rear brake lines on my FZJ80 FF installed axle and a friend's. Use Copper Nickel line and a good brake flaring tool. It was easy to learn and way better than playing games.
Don't want copper nickel? Don't want to flare?
You can get pre-flared lengths of line that you bend yourself to fit.
Just did the rear brake lines on my FZJ80 FF installed axle and a friend's. Use Copper Nickel line and a good brake flaring tool. It was easy to learn and way better than playing games.
Don't want copper nickel? Don't want to flare?
You can get pre-flared lengths of line that you bend yourself to fit.
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I've flared and used compression fitting. Both work. But why not just buy some generic brake lines and bend to fit. You're probably going to bend up those stock lines anyway. Plus you don't have to pay and arm and a leg. Plus you don't pay for shipping.
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Good replies. Thanks. I can only find 5ft lengths and that will require a junction/splice and that is the problem, Also I do not think you can do a 90 degree over to the proportioning valve with bendable lines.
You can buy rolls of the line and buy the fittings to flare. Not sure if the local guys carry it in rolls but you can find it online.
SUR&R Brake Line Tubing,25 ft. L,Copper Nickel - 52HG98|BR-EZ100 - Grainger
SUR&R Brake Line Tubing,25 ft. L,Copper Nickel - 52HG98|BR-EZ100 - Grainger
If you're going to splice, use ONLY swagelok or Eaton (or equivalent quality), Stainless Steel fitting. They're made for Hydraulic lines. Don't use the Brass crap.
And, FWIW, compression fittings (splices), on brake lines, are illegal in many States.
3/16" Steel Compression Union | Fastenal
Hydraulic Adapter Fitting
And, FWIW, compression fittings (splices), on brake lines, are illegal in many States.
3/16" Steel Compression Union | Fastenal
Hydraulic Adapter Fitting
Our local auto parts stores carried inexpensive steel brake line in 1' increments, starting at 12" long. Easy to bend and fit to my FJ45.
The brake and fuel lines which run along the frame have been discontinued for years. The lines on the axle are only 3' on the long side.
Please tell us where you found the 62 line? Or did you just source a used one?
Please tell us where you found the 62 line? Or did you just source a used one?
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Two ideas #1 Don't use compression fittings put nuts on lines and flare ends then use a union. #2 Ask seller if the line can be bent around something to shorten it down to a better shipping length and then just straighten it out when you receive it.
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Bunch of good info. Thanks. Now confusion has set in. Which way to go??????????
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Guess I will try them myself. One final ??? can you buy new threaded connectors or have to salvage from lines.
You can buy them! M10 x 1.0 at your local auto parts, make sure you slide it on before you flare! Ask me how I know!
Take your old brake line fittings with you to the parts store. I’ve seen variations in total length and thread depth. If your old ones look ok you could reuse them if you have to.
