Hi All, New to the group and just started a project. Picked up a 68 pony in great shape. Just started replacing the front end (steering and suspension). In that process I broke a rubber break line. Problem is I can’t remove the line from the block mounted on the inner fender well. Question to the group is – is it possible tocut the steel line and reflair it or use a compression fitting to hold the pressure?
I plan to put in power brakes in the future and replace all the lines but the $’s are limited. Thanks for any assistance.

 

You can cut it and reflare it to repair it or replace it. Do not use compression fittings on brakes.

 

Why can't you remove fitting from the distribution block. That would be the best alternative. Can buy prebent lines from any of th Mustang supply houses. Worst case if you bust the block you can get that part also.

 

If $ are going to be part of the driving equation of what you do (and aren't they always...) you might want to consider doing the Granada disc brake conversion on the front. One of the members sells that kit and its complete - no running around to find all the misc parts. If you find a Granada and have the time to do the work then you can save yourself some funds by pulling all the necesary parts yourself.
http://www.discbrakeswap.com/body_index.html


Also a distribution block / proportioning valve all in one piece (SSBC sells a very nice one) is worth looking at. Saves how many brake lines you have to run in your compartment.

Another one of the members here sells a power brake kit for 65/66 mustangs.http://www.discbrakeswap.com/body_index.html

Also look at the FAQ's at the top of the page and they might answer some other questions you might have.

I'd flare a new end to your line - don't want to mess with you brakes going out on you.

 

All the distribution blocks to lines are frozen, tried everything to remove the line but just start to round out the hex heads.
Will look in to those great liks though.

 

PB Blaster - Works for me everytime.

 

Thanks for the advice all - will re flair the line if i can find the bloody bushing that got distroyed trying to remove it. None of my local suppliers in sac town have it. What a tangled web we weave.

 

so if the lines are frozen to the dist block, are you cutting all the lines to reflare all of them? or just this one line to enable you to replace the flex hose at the wheel, in which case you are going to cut it at the dist block and at the flex hose?

I replaced all my hard lines and flex lines and wasn't too expensive - had the same issues w/ 39 year old lines that were well past their time, and the dist. block and rear flex line might as well have been welded together.... felt good to just cut them and toss them

 

Were you using a flare nut wrench or a regular open end wrench? I had to replace the same part on my 1969 and was told that unless you use a flare nut wrench it will screw up the fitting. Might be too little too late, but at least you know now. I live in Sacramento also and I got the whole assembly from the local Napa Auto Parts store. Raybestos Part number BH36621 (1969 with disk brakes). Good luck!




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I just wanted to add.. use a GOOD quality flare wrench. A lot of the cheaper ones will begin to spread with only slight force, at which point you would have been just as well off with an open.