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Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: 32VFoxBird on May 09, 2008, 07:55:07 PM
and what type of material is it? SS, aluminum,etc. im thinking its 1/4" and 3/16", but not sure. TIA!
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: Chuck W on May 09, 2008, 08:17:33 PM
Well pretty much 3/16" is standard.  That is what I ran on the '80 when I redid the entire system.

I did notice that for some reason the rear lines on the axle of the 87-88TC's is 1/4".
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: 32VFoxBird on May 09, 2008, 08:46:02 PM
cool, thanks! im gonna try to get all the brake lines knocked out within a couple of weeks. im gonna use #3 fittings on everything. i gotta buy a line loc, too.
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: turbo d on May 13, 2008, 10:09:08 AM
I thought that was kinda weird that my 88 tc had 3/16 fronts and a 1/4 going to the rearend.  I'm going to rerun all new brake lines using stainless steel; anyone have a cheap source for pre-bent lines?  If not I'll bend up my own.
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: Red_LX on May 15, 2008, 10:40:10 AM
It has 1/4" running to the back because it's rear disc...
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: 32VFoxBird on May 15, 2008, 01:52:35 PM
Quote from: Red_LX;219020
It has 1/4" running to the back because it's rear disc...


actually mine were drum. :D
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: Red_LX on May 15, 2008, 05:03:36 PM
I was referring to the comments made about the TC...oops
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: 32VFoxBird on May 15, 2008, 07:08:07 PM
and the lx's obviously have the same diameter.
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: daboss351 on May 15, 2008, 07:16:00 PM
well my guess is that the 1/4 inch is cause its a single line for both rear wheels. 3/16 up front cause its a shorter distance, and only feeds one caliper each line.
my mark was the same way. 3/16 up front, 1/4 all the way back and to each wheel.
my guess is they are just steel stock since they rust out so nicely.
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: 32VFoxBird on May 15, 2008, 07:18:52 PM
Quote from: daboss351;219122

my guess is they are just steel stock since they rust out so nicely.


i pity you northerners! :hick:
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: daboss351 on May 15, 2008, 07:22:38 PM
thanks
keep the pity find me a rust free roller and Ill love you forever. I replaced EVERY SINGLE line(yes the new fuel lines are in CORRECTLY)
i refuse to ever buy a northern car again. NEVER.
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: 32VFoxBird on May 15, 2008, 07:25:37 PM
Quote from: daboss351;219127
thanks
keep the pity find me a rust free roller and Ill love you forever. I replaced EVERY SINGLE line(yes the new fuel lines are in CORRECTLY)
i refuse to ever buy a northern car again. NEVER.


Whoa! im not down with the man-loving!

just move down the south. the weather here is miserably hot.
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: daboss351 on May 15, 2008, 07:36:31 PM
in a no-homo way! I am going to penn after next year. Its almost there hahaha.
Best part is i'll be 30 mins from PIR dragway!
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: Red_LX on May 15, 2008, 10:02:39 PM
Quote from: daboss351;219122
well my guess is that the 1/4 inch is cause its a single line for both rear wheels. 3/16 up front cause its a shorter distance, and only feeds one caliper each line.
my mark was the same way. 3/16 up front, 1/4 all the way back and to each wheel.
my guess is they are just steel stock since they rust out so nicely.


Fox Mustangs have a single 3/16" line running to the rear...

:dunno:
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: 32VFoxBird on May 15, 2008, 10:29:51 PM
that's what size im using now. just finished the rear, and im gonna give it a rest for the night, before finishing the front lines.
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: daboss351 on May 16, 2008, 02:42:42 PM
Quote from: Red_LX;219160
Fox Mustangs have a single 3/16" line running to the rear...

:dunno:


they are shorter as well though.... Idk it was an educated guess
Title: what size is the brake line tubing 88 tbird?
Post by: Chuck W on May 16, 2008, 02:57:41 PM
Both my cars have a 3/16" line run to the rear.  Both cars have rear disks.  Both cars have an adjustable prop valve.  The brakes on both cars work just fine.  I redid the '80 from booster to calipers, all new.

You will be fine if you are running the 3/16" line.