Brakeline replacement

The Main line to the rear? I don't recall seeing any how-to articles.

Follow the contour of the old one. You can get at the M/C end by removing the wheel or (better) taking the tank out.

The really big problem is the fitting at the rear. It is a TEE fitting bolted to the underside of the pan. It's almost impossible to get the flare nut loose to take the old line out. Best is to drop the TEE down by unbolting it (if it co-operates).

There is a rubber grommet at each end where the line passes thru the bulkhead. You have to be creative to get the line thru it. Strongly recommend applying caulking afterward to prevent water leaks.

I don't have any bias about types of lines.

Speedy Jim

Yeah - Like speedy said. That back one is a PITA !

I did mine with the body off, but had to just tighten it a bit after the body was on.

I used Copper Line British Safety Approved. (I'm in the UK).

Rich

LOL! That's how it was done at the factory! That's how they could get away with burying the TEE fitting.

Jim

I just did 2 main brake line replacements and they were both 74 , I started by taking out the drivers seat. It helps if you jack the drivers side up to move under comfortable, cut the old line at the nuts so you can get the ends off with a socket. string the line thru the front then under the heater cable tube then thruthe back pan hole. I find it easyier to loosen the 10mm bolt holding the T when tredding the new line.

hope this helps.

Mario Vintage Werks resto

Thanks for the information of the type of lines. My pan is nearing completion so was looking to renew the lines and have been looking on what kind of line to get. You not having bias on any type makes me feel better. :)

Remco

I did mine with the body off... i was soooooo easy. lol but taking the body off for that one bolt.... not an option. Its a real pain to get to, but it can be done.

dw

I will be doing mine since I have the body off. Do you think it would be beneficial to just relocate that brass connector to an easier spot, while I can?

i have done several brakeline replacements...both full replacements and just the main to the back....i can honestly say, i have never had a problem....the TEE is in plain veiw and really not that hard to get to...take the LR tire off, and the accordian for the heat on that side....you can remove the screw that mounts the tee to the chassis to give you some "wiggle" room....

Ok, thanks! I forgot exactly where that brake connector ends up in relation to the body with my IRS - it is a little hard to envision with the body off. I'll just leave it where it is, then.

Plus - if you do it right, now, you will have no need to think about it again !

Rich

Did mine wth the body on also, the T wasn't too much of an issue (since mine was already just floating back there cuz the bracket snapped sometime in the last 4 decades), the biggest bitch was feeding it throught the grommets and getting the contour of the line right, 'specially where it goes around the pedal cluster. I used whatever John sells as the correct one over at Aircooled.net. I suspect it would have been easier to do with the driver's seat out, but you know what they say about hindsight.......

Sneaks '68 T1