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Brake line & fitting info needed for '59 BE

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Bruce_B

Bruce_B

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Does anyone know what size brake line (diameter) the BE uses and what size the fittings are at the end?

I need to order some, know that it's Whitworth what not sure specifically what to order.

Thanks.
 
Get the whole kit from Moss. Then you have it all.
 
Bruce_B said:
Does anyone know what size brake line (diameter) the BE uses and what size the fittings are at the end?

I need to order some, know that it's Whitworth what not sure specifically what to order.

Thanks.
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Bruce. The lines are all 3/16" The fittings are all 3/8-24 with bubble or single flare.

PeterC
 
jlaird said:
Get the whole kit from Moss. Then you have it all.
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This is what I did. They're not pre-bet, but they are all the proper size and have the fittings on them. I've replaced one line so far, and it went smoothly.
 
I only need one line to go from the Brake MC to the Rear Brakes.
Peter - is it the same fitting whether the line is double or single flare?
I thought everything on a BE is double flare.

Thanks
 
On a stock bugeye the rear brake line runs from the junction on the inner wing to the bracket for the rear flex hose. The junction takes a bubble flare with the proper long shoulder 3/8-24 fitting. I was thinking the rear fitting to the flex line required a double flare, but that may be dependent on the nut? Better ask someone that truly knows.
 
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