Need brake hose from MC to H-block

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:32 pm

Broke mine today banghead

It's metal & rubber. The fitting for the MC is larger than the standard 7/16" brake line, but the bottom end is the 7/16". None of the normal parts store site have it on there. Maybe I am looking in the wrong location? Thanks!

J.D.

Post by **Gunnibronco** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:19 pm

At one time I went looking for the brake line adapters. I thought there was no way I'd find them in Gunnison. I was in Denver and looked at about every parts store I could find (Auto Zone, Advance, etc). No one had them. I went to my Carquest (Big A) at the time and they had about every adapter I could imagine, even metric x std. My Napa has them too. They are in the bins behind the desk, not out on racks. Good luck. If you come up short, I have a few m/c lines that didn't fit, from my full brake line kit, and ones I took off when I went to HB. They are all steel lines w/loops, none w/rubber.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:21 pm

I hate to add an adapter (another point to leak), but I have gone down that road a few times. I can get a custom one made, but they are kinda spendy... I'll take it into whistler tomorrow and see what they say. Thanks!

J.D.

Post by **Gunnibronco** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:23 pm

Yeah, I made my own with metric on one end and std on the other when I went HB. I wouldn't know where to find a line w/2 different ends.

Post by **akaFrankCastle** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:54 pm

Try the Parker store on Garden of the Gods before Whistler. I went there to get a hydro line fixed a few weeks ago and they were great. Knocked it out while I waited and didn't make me feel like I was a non-commercial burden on them.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:47 pm

I called Parker first. I'd much rather give them the business. But they said they don't do automotive brake lines due to the liability...

Post by **99f250** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:43 pm

Dang it! I just trashed our old ones two weeks ago when I'd did the discs. The rubber was cracking but they weren't leaking and would have bought you some time:(

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:56 pm

It's ok. I'll run to whistler tomorrow. I have some time before I can do anything with my front locker anyway. I don't suspect this holding up getting my bronco going again.

Post by **dalli** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:18 pm

JD I'll be at the yard tomorror if you want to stop by. Probably can get you fixed up.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Tue May 01, 2012 6:29 am

dalli wrote:JD I'll be at the yard tomorror if you want to stop by. Probably can get you fixed up.

If Whistler wants it weight on Gold, I'll stop by, but it may be later this week. I'll coordinate with you.

Post by **dalli** » Tue May 01, 2012 8:35 am

Whistler is going to be really proud of their lines, especially if they have to make them. I don't even try to replace the stock lines anymore. I buy a pre cut four foot length of 3/16" brake line from Orileys. Usually you can get at least one correct fitting out of the two on it. Wrap it around something with about a 2" diamter three times to give a little flex between the frame and body and then fit it in. You only need to make one double flare and can use your original fittings if you need to. I have a flaring tool if you need one.

www.ColoradoClassicBroncos.com