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Replacing brake line 88 T-Bird

Hello James here. I changing out a rusty brake line. The one that goes from the unit under brake fluid fill tank. It takes the fluid to the rear brakes. Connects to rubber hose. My problem is. Where the line goes from the rubber hose(mounted to frame) to the front of car, across then up to where it goes to the valve. The screws that are to be screwed in are of two different sizes. This seems odd to me. Is their a union that goes between the two. Or what. I how that I have not taken two line a loose. Could use any kind of Help. Thanks James

Replacing brake line 88 T-Bird

Reply #1 –
They do sell adapters and there is actually quite a bit of variation depending on year and model and a bunch of the aftermarket stuff is simplified to fit more then one application.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Replacing brake line 88 T-Bird

Reply #2 –
I don't know what kind of variations your speaking of. I went to autozone and advance auto. They don't have the adapter that's needs. I am going from 1/4 to 3/16. So do I change other parts? Where do I go from here? Can brake lines be made?

Replacing brake line 88 T-Bird

Reply #3 –
If they don't have an adapter, they should be able to order it. I bought an adapter under the Dorman help section a while ago when I needed one, it was on the shelf.

Any good autoparts store, or even hardware store for that matter should have one on the shelf, at the very least be able to order it. Napa usually has a more complete section and is a bit better at helping you with stuff like this.

Yes brake lines can be made. Any evco or hose and rubber supply place should have exactly what you need and can even bend and make parts for you.

Good luck, let us know how it goes.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com
 

Replacing brake line 88 T-Bird

Reply #4 –
Hey guys. I've been on the run the last week. But that got me thinking.and I went on eBay and located what I think will fit. It should be here by Friday. I've had this car but have not drivin it for two years. I got into riding bicycle. So when I get the fittings I,ll be back at. And if not,you have giving me enough insight to get this job done. Thanks. James.