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BE w/dual line brake master....90 degree fitting?

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erstearns

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Have read thru the archives regarding the dilemma of how to mount and route the wiper motor upon installing a later model dual master pedal box in a BE. Has anyone found the correct brass 90 degree fitting to use coming out of the master cylinder to more easily allow for use of the stock wiper motor and location? Know what the correct thread and type the master requires (3/16th mp or npt)? If I can get a tight 90 I think i can route the lines out of the way but cant make it with the CuNi pipes without a kink.
 
FWIW......I found that the master cylinder banjo fittings from a later model MGB will accomplish the desired task. Makes a 90 (almost)that can be rotated, hopefully leaving room to route the original wiper motor and fittings.
 
Waiting on parts......will post pics after turkey day. Need to order some more CuNi line. The set I ordered pre-made are too long and don't like how they have to bend to take up the slack. Not the same as the front brake banjo, it needs to accept the male 3/8 UNF fitting plus brake line (the front has either the rubber or braided line integral to the fitting).

You can see the part I refer to by going to the MM catalog and looking at the MGB/C, brake master diagram non assisted, later model.
 
Parts arrived.....here's what it looks like.

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Will have to offset the wiper motor a little but only a bit, plenty of room to clear the heater box.

The MGB fittings have an angle of about 80 degrees. Flipping them around allows for the brake lines to exit to the rear of the MC, easily clearing the wiper drive line. I was worried more about leaving enough room for my foot west of the clutch pedal and could have left more room to fit the wiper motor. As is will have to relocate about about half inch inboard of stock mounting holes or put in space to clear banjo nut.
 
Looks like the factory did it. grats.
 
MM lists those banjo fittings as NA, do you have another source? I to am putting together the dual line setup for my BE and after reading your thread realize I will need to modify the output ports of the MC.

Thanks,
Matt M.
 
The fittings I needed are not necessary if more care is take to locate the pedal box as far outboard as can be to ensure enough clearance with the wiper motor and control arm.
 
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