Brake line, size question

[cdnpont]

Simple question:

 

What size are the brake lines running out from the master...on a 1950?

3/16 or 1/4"

 

Thanks, Mark

 

 

[Plymouthy Adams]

3/16   all the way...

[cdnpont]

Beautiful. Thanks again PA'!

 

I have a bunch of Copper Nickle 3/16 line.

 

Do you guys bother anymore with the stone guard spring wrap? I'm thinking it might still be a good idea on the areas that might see some kick up. The CuNi line while being more corrosion resistant, might be a little more prone to getting nicked. Maybe not?

Edited April 20, 2023 by cdnpont

[Plymouthy Adams]

I do not bother with it.....you will see so little use of it these day.   Technically these were used to prevent metal fatigue as I understand it for application where the body has the line mounted, the frame has isolation mounts...some flex/vibrations occur...most all of your lines will be hard fixed to the chassis except where the rubber flex line will make up for any movement/vibrations.   Your call, but I do not think you going to find any to overlay your new tubing.

[cdnpont]

The stuff was actually a curse at one time wasn't it.. In the rust belt, all it did was trap dirt and moisture against the line, and as such always shortened the lines life.

 

One thing about it though, even if you don't keep it on, putting it down on the line makes it real easy to hand bend a extra tight turn without kinking it. Especially with the CuNi.

Edited April 20, 2023 by cdnpont

[Saskwatch]

The underside of your car looks immaculate Mark , I’m very interested in the procedure you used to get that result ! 

[cdnpont]

It's not mine Sask. That's just a image from the internet. From a nice P15 for sale in the states I think.

I'm working on a friends 50 Deluxe, joined the site for some good info. Cheers.

[Ivan_B]

Quick question: is this also applicable to 40 Ply? My lines look like they are 1/4 all the way ?