Clutch hardline question (1 Viewer)

[cruiseninak]

My dad and brother were pulling off the slave cylinder/soft line and broke off the end of the hard line. We are looking at options to get it back together. So far what I have thought of is find a shop to repair the hard line, buy new hardline(not sure if it even available) and the local parts store(O'reilley I think) has told them that they have steel braided line that will replace the hard line for $50. Any other options that I have missed? The cruiser/dad and brother are in the states. Thanks for the help.

Pat

 

[MJM]

hard line

You could just replace the hard line with nickel copper brake line and flare the ends using new fittings.
If you do not have a flare tool then I would just replace the entire line with the braided one.
The cost of the flare tool plus the brake line/fittings would be greater than $50.

You might be able to find a used line in the parting out section that would be the cheapest.

 

[2mbb]

Spector off road has the hard tube for the 85+ but shows that this part is discontinued for the earlier years FJ60. They are usually a good indicator whether this part is available from toyota. But it doesn't hurt to check with your local dealer.

Your local parts store should also have a straight hard line that could be bent to replace your broken one. If you can remove your old one, you can use that as a template for the new one. IIRC, when I replaced mine the most difficult part was getting at the mounting clips on the firewall behind the engine.

There might be an aftermarket solution. Classic Tube has a clutch hydraulic line for an '84 but it might really be for the FJ40. It's expensive ($90 for steel). Toyota sold these things for $15 when they had them.

 

[cruiseninak]

Thanks for the suggestions. I am trying to keep this simple since I am not the one working on the cruiser this time and I am pretty sure they don't have a flair tool or a pipe bender.

 

[TicoCafe]

Im looking to get one of these soon...sounds like a nice replacement/setup.

Or just get the Braided Stainless Steel Line from SOR
http://www.sor.com/cat018.sor