I am finishing up the Granada disc brake install and wanted to know how everyone else ran their brake lines - it seems that most folks that have the web page help have used an old Ford proportioning valve and my kit came with the aftermarket proportioning valve that you just plumb in directly into the rear line. That leave the 2 front lines - I took a "T-connector" and ran both of my front lines to the "T-fitting" and then ran this to the master cylinder.

Question - does this sound ok? Can I run the line from the master cylinder into "an end opening" on the "T-fitting" or do I need to run this into the "middle" of the "T-fitting"? The lines are different lengths anyway so it wouldn't seem like it would matter but I am curious to see what everyone else thinks. Attached are 3 pics, thanks.

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You should be using a distibution block. There different ones depending on application (manual/power). This will solve your delema. you will have to bend/fab your own lines though. pulled this image for my install instructionshope it helps.


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What you've done is correct. The T will work in any setup with the incoming and two outgoing lines.

The purpose of a distribution block is to 1) provide forward and aft distribution and 2) operate the BRAKE warning lamp. Inside the block, a piston will be pushed forward aft when one of the brake circuits fail. This allows the switch plunger to engage and set off the lamp. It does not provide any pressure control. This is done at the master cylinder. That's why disc/drum M/Cs are different than disc/disc M/C.

 

thanks jamesw!