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Old 03-21-2007, 11:13 PM
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Default Low Pressure Brake Line T Fitting

Have been talking to folk regarding the nylon tee fitting that goes from the brake fluid reservoir to the master cylinders. Was wondering if anyone had replaced this with a brass fitting. I have heard that they are prone to leakage & thought I might replace it before I close up the front upper skin. I went to a fitting shop today & they fabbed up a replacement using a tee with a male fitting on one of the branches & 2 other fittings to go into the female ports but its a bit bulky, anyone come across a more elegant solution?

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Old 03-22-2007, 07:53 AM
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I used the standard Van's setup with no leaks in 3 years.

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Old 03-22-2007, 10:06 AM
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Default I replaced mine..

Before finishing off the top skin, while it was easy. The plastic one leaked the first time I put fluid in it. I think that maybe I cross threaded it.

I got a brass one at NAPA for cheep.

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