67'--Installing brake lines from master cylinder to distribution block

[Dave K.]

I'm having a hell of a time trying to line up the brake lines (front and back) from the master cylinder to the distribution block. I've tried loosening the master cylinder from the fire wall, etc. Any tricks so things will line up??

[David D.]

Re: 67'--Installing brake lines from master cylinder to distribution block

I had the same issue with those two short brake lines last year. I had to bend one of the lines to allow everything to align properly. I believe one line is produced a bit out of specification. It did not match my old original line.

[Stephen L.]

Re: 67'--Installing brake lines from master cylinder to distribution block

As stated by David, compare your old lines to the new ones and you will find your problem.

[Joe R.]

Re: 67'--Installing brake lines from master cylinder to distribution block

Brake lines are not a drop in and walk away task. Sounds like you need to make friends with a local person that has worked on cars before.

Good luck!

JR

[Bill M.]

Re: 67'--Installing brake lines from master cylinder to distribution block

Dave
Brake lines fuel lines especially to the carburetor are always a pain in the rear. I always leave everthing loose so I have wiggle room run fittings up just enough to know you have them properly started. I leave bracket unattached until every thing is connected. the fine threads are so easy to cross.
Bill

[Richard G.]

Re: 67'--Installing brake lines from master cylinder to distribution block

These short lines are a pain especially new ones. Bending is almost impossible using standard bending tools so they typically have to be tweaked by hand. Consider pulling the distribution block and connecting the lines off the car. At least for the first time. Or try connecting one line at a time and with the block in position tighten both fittings. Then use the extra leverage provided by the block to tweak the line into it final position. Repeat with the other line. Then attempt to connect them both with the fittings loose. Typically this will get you close enough to start both the lines.

Then you have bleeding the M/C to contend with. I did leak fluid from mine while bleeding. The fluid removed some of the paint from the frame and I had to redo that. I hated this process as bench bleeding is recommended, then you have to assemble with brake fluid everywhere. I haven't found a good method to keep from leaking fluid. Sometimes I get lucky and I can bleed the M/C by only loosing the tubing fittings, one at a time, that way I don't have to attempt to reconnect them with fluid running out and getting everywhere. One advantage if your frame is powder coated is the frame is it will be immune to brake fluid damage! Be sure to use tubing wrenches which I assume you have. The replacement lines had to be grossly over-tightened, the first time, to get them to quit leaking.
Rick