looking for a brake line kit
03-10-06 | 07:45 PM
#1
looking for a brake line kit
has anyone ever installed a brake line lock in their 7 ???? im thinking about installing one , will you guys please post and link and comments as to which one you guys like ???
Thanks
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03-10-06 | 08:36 PM
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Here's the problem...unless you have ABS, the stock brake master cylinder has 2 channels for front and one for the rear.
So, either you 1) Y the 2 front channels into the line lock and then Y them back out, or 2) run two line lock solenoids.
I went with #2.
Get two brake line kits from Summit Racing (~$30 each), and keep the metric fittings for the FC brake master cylinder.
Use the SAE stuff for everything else included in the kit.
This is more expensive, but I think it's a superior design than #1.
The most expensive part is the double flare tool.
These things are NOT cheap!
-Ted
So, either you 1) Y the 2 front channels into the line lock and then Y them back out, or 2) run two line lock solenoids.
I went with #2.
Get two brake line kits from Summit Racing (~$30 each), and keep the metric fittings for the FC brake master cylinder.
Use the SAE stuff for everything else included in the kit.
This is more expensive, but I think it's a superior design than #1.
The most expensive part is the double flare tool.
These things are NOT cheap!
-Ted
03-10-06 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RETed
Here's the problem...unless you have ABS, the stock brake master cylinder has 2 channels for front and one for the rear.
So, either you 1) Y the 2 front channels into the line lock and then Y them back out, or 2) run two line lock solenoids.
I went with #2.
Get two brake line kits from Summit Racing (~$30 each), and keep the metric fittings for the FC brake master cylinder.
Use the SAE stuff for everything else included in the kit.
This is more expensive, but I think it's a superior design than #1.
The most expensive part is the double flare tool.
These things are NOT cheap!
-Ted
So, either you 1) Y the 2 front channels into the line lock and then Y them back out, or 2) run two line lock solenoids.
I went with #2.
Get two brake line kits from Summit Racing (~$30 each), and keep the metric fittings for the FC brake master cylinder.
Use the SAE stuff for everything else included in the kit.
This is more expensive, but I think it's a superior design than #1.
The most expensive part is the double flare tool.
These things are NOT cheap!
-Ted
Thanks a ton
03-15-06 | 09:36 PM
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Um, it's pretty straight-forward. 
You need a tube cutter and a pipe bender that can handle 3/16" steel line.
The Summit Racing brake line kits have all the steel line and fittings you need.
The fittings on the line lock solenoids are all SAE - they are included with the Summit brake line kits.
You need to disconnect the two front lines off the brake master cylinder (you don't have ABS, right?).
Cut the ends off and remove the metric 10mm x 1.00 brake fittings and set them aside.
Find the correct SAE fittings from the Summit Racing brake line kit that fits into the line lock solenoid.
Bend the lines and position the line lock solenoid(s) where you can.
Remember to slip the brake fittings first before you double flare the ends.
Connect one side to the line lock solenoid(s).
Now you need a short piece to go from the line lock solenoid to the brake master.
One side is SAE and the other side you use the metric fittings you set aside from the beginning (this side goes into the brake master cylinder).
Insert fittings, double flare, install.
Electrical connections instructions are given with the line lock kit.
Bleed brakes and make sure none of the fittings are leaking!
-Ted
You need a tube cutter and a pipe bender that can handle 3/16" steel line.
The Summit Racing brake line kits have all the steel line and fittings you need.
The fittings on the line lock solenoids are all SAE - they are included with the Summit brake line kits.
You need to disconnect the two front lines off the brake master cylinder (you don't have ABS, right?).
Cut the ends off and remove the metric 10mm x 1.00 brake fittings and set them aside.
Find the correct SAE fittings from the Summit Racing brake line kit that fits into the line lock solenoid.
Bend the lines and position the line lock solenoid(s) where you can.
Remember to slip the brake fittings first before you double flare the ends.
Connect one side to the line lock solenoid(s).
Now you need a short piece to go from the line lock solenoid to the brake master.
One side is SAE and the other side you use the metric fittings you set aside from the beginning (this side goes into the brake master cylinder).
Insert fittings, double flare, install.
Electrical connections instructions are given with the line lock kit.
Bleed brakes and make sure none of the fittings are leaking!
-Ted
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