Would there be any repercussions to plugging off one port of the stock proportioning valve? While searching for a brake solution, I came across this Brake line thread (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=125948&highlight=brake+lines+AND+dana+60) ; I like the idea of running one flex line down to a tee, hard lines out to clipers then short rubber to the caliper itself. Currently have one 3/16 line coming down into the proportioning valve, then two lines coming out to serve the left and right caliper. One guy mentioned he plugged one port and used the other existing line to feed to the distribution tee. Anybody else try this?

Also in this thread the rubber lines mentioned had a 7/16 banjo. My calipers have a smaller banjo. Any ideas on an application that would work for the short rubber line or just go to the parts store and flip through thier book?

My rig is a CJ, currently swapping in Dana 60 and 14 bolt; I will also be running rear disks.

I removed the proportioning valve and ran 3/16 line to a T on the front and rear and it works fine. I am running an E350 master cylinder. I have 1/2 ton ford calipers on the rear.

If you know the application your calipers come from the parts store should be able to match it up. :confused:

That was me. I used a GM combo valve and I plugged off one of the front outputs so I could run only one line down to the axle. As for the 7/16 banjo bolts, the Chevy D60 calipers need a 10mm banjo bolt. GM used the 7/16" lines on their 70s stuff, but most of the 80s and newer use 10mm. I think if you want to use the 12" flex lines, you can use the lines from a 85 caprice which use a 10mm banjo bolt (same bolt as D60).

85 caprice:
banjo bolt
Motormite # 13940 M10x1.5 22.8mm long

brake line front 12" long
Wagner # F106887 $9.14 ea
Raybestos # BH36846 $17.58 ea

I used the Wagner since it was cheaper.


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I'm doing the "T" on the axle, but because that's how my Dodge D60 came originally. What flex-line did you use from the chassis to the axle? I'm wondering whether a stock Dodge one will be long enough, or if there's a manufacturer out there who sells extended lines individually (I've got a Dodge up front, and a Chevy 14-bolt out back).

This is from my post on the other thread....

I used some 12" front lines from a 77 Caprice which have a 7/16" banjo bolt. Then I run some 3/16" hard line to the top of the diff, and then I run a 24" T flex line from a 78 Ford F250. I'll see if I can dig up the part numbers if you are interested.

Originally posted by Eric
Then I run some 3/16" hard line to the top of the diff, and then I run a 24" T flex line from a 78 Ford F250. I'll see if I can dig up the part numbers if you are interested.

I'm presuming that's the T flex line for the REAR axle on an F250??? Or did they do something similar to Dodge on their FRONT axle?

In either case, yes, the part # for a 24" factory hose would be excellent; that should give me plenty of leeway. As long as I can adapt the line to the T, it should work fine.

Yes, a rear brake line for a 78 Ford F250
Wagner # F98947
Raybestos # BH36851

23 7/8" long with a 3/8-24 female on one end and a 3/8-24 T-fitting on the other end.

http://www.partsamerica.com/product_images/AAP/TRQ/PA290937.jpg

EXCELLENT!

That will save me a LOT of time dealing with the counter-monkeys we have here in these parts... :)

Thanks again.