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what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

and what type of material is it? SS, aluminum,etc. im thinking its 1/4" and 3/16", but not sure. TIA!
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #1 –
Well pretty much 3/16" is standard.  That is what I ran on the '80 when I redid the entire system.

I did notice that for some reason the rear lines on the axle of the 87-88TC's is 1/4".
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #2 –
cool, thanks! im gonna try to get all the brake lines knocked out within a couple of weeks. im gonna use #3 fittings on everything. i gotta buy a line loc, too.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

 

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #3 –
I thought that was kinda weird that my 88 tc had 3/16 fronts and a 1/4 going to the rearend.  I'm going to rerun all new brake lines using stainless steel; anyone have a cheap source for pre-bent lines?  If not I'll bend up my own.

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #4 –
It has 1/4" running to the back because it's rear disc...

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Red_LX;219020
It has 1/4" running to the back because it's rear disc...


actually mine were drum. :D
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #6 –
I was referring to the comments made about the TC...oops

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #7 –
and the lx's obviously have the same diameter.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #8 –
well my guess is that the 1/4 inch is cause its a single line for both rear wheels. 3/16 up front cause its a shorter distance, and only feeds one caliper each line.
my mark was the same way. 3/16 up front, 1/4 all the way back and to each wheel.
my guess is they are just steel stock since they rust out so nicely.
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #9 –
Quote from: daboss351;219122

my guess is they are just steel stock since they rust out so nicely.


i pity you northerners! :hick:
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #10 –
thanks
keep the pity find me a rust free roller and Ill love you forever. I replaced EVERY SINGLE line(yes the new fuel lines are in CORRECTLY)
i refuse to ever buy a northern car again. NEVER.
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #11 –
Quote from: daboss351;219127
thanks
keep the pity find me a rust free roller and Ill love you forever. I replaced EVERY SINGLE line(yes the new fuel lines are in CORRECTLY)
i refuse to ever buy a northern car again. NEVER.


Whoa! im not down with the man-loving!

just move down the south. the weather here is miserably hot.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #12 –
in a no-homo way! I am going to penn after next year. Its almost there hahaha.
Best part is i'll be 30 mins from PIR dragway!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #13 –
Quote from: daboss351;219122
well my guess is that the 1/4 inch is cause its a single line for both rear wheels. 3/16 up front cause its a shorter distance, and only feeds one caliper each line.
my mark was the same way. 3/16 up front, 1/4 all the way back and to each wheel.
my guess is they are just steel stock since they rust out so nicely.


Fox Mustangs have a single 3/16" line running to the rear...

:dunno:

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?

Reply #14 –
that's what size im using now. just finished the rear, and im gonna give it a rest for the night, before finishing the front lines.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast