: Replacement Rubber Line for TSM Rear Disc Kit
dirtgreg 08-13-2002, 06:29 AM I have the TSM Rear Disc Kit:
http://www.tsmmfg.com/2494.htm
I dont know which calipers I have, as the kit was already on the truck when I got it, and I forgot what the previous owner had told me:
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze32f26/rearleak1.jpg
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze32f26/rearleak2.jpg
As you can see this 9.5" Metric rubber line has a pretty big bulge in it, and its leaking at the caliper, so it is in need of replacement. TSM wants $50 for a pair and then I have to wait for shipping. Is there anything I could pick up at NAPA that would work in this application? Also if anyone can ID my caplipers (Chevelle, El Dorado, or Chevy Truck?) that would be great.
That's what I hate about some of these "custom" kits - your hands are tied to THEM when it comes time to replace parts :(
Good luck finding the right part... have you tried pulling one off and taking it to a REAL parts store - one with a big counter and most of the parts are behind that, not out front?
morpheus 08-13-2002, 07:06 AM that's a std. gm caliper. I think that hose is off a gm car. go to a parts store that still has counter manuals and you can get them to pick you a hose like that out of their books. if you go to the gen4x4 section and search that hose was discussed a while back.
- jack
OOP'S 08-13-2002, 07:14 AM Standard hose, go to a Real parts store with hose in hand!!!:D
If you guys say it is a standard line - is it standard, or metric, or how are the converting it over?
morpheus 08-13-2002, 07:42 AM dave, it's a stock hose off of something like a monte carlo I think. it has std. threads on the ends but I think there is either a screw on or flare on adapter as part of the kit.
- jack
dirtgreg 08-13-2002, 07:43 AM Im guessing your talking about this post:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19600&highlight=tsm
Originally posted by morpheus
dave, it's a stock hose off of something like a monte carlo I think. it has std. threads on the ends but I think there is either a screw on or flare on adapter as part of the kit.
- jack
A flare adapter makes sense - in that you would have to cut and re-flare the stock lines to shorten them anyway...
morpheus 08-13-2002, 07:45 AM good find ... that would be the one.
- jack
cruiserbrett 08-13-2002, 07:56 AM I think a Raybestos part number BH38149 will have the needed banjo fitting for the caliper and 10mm x 1.0mm double flare for the Toyota hard line...The number is from memory, so check it with a catalog...I think it is for a nissan 280x with rear discs or something like that...
-Brett
dirtgreg 08-13-2002, 08:10 AM Originally posted by cruiserbrett
I think a Raybestos part number BH38149 will have the needed banjo fitting for the caliper and 10mm x 1.0mm double flare for the Toyota hard line...The number is from memory, so check it with a catalog...I think it is for a nissan 280x with rear discs or something like that...
-Brett
Damn, it doesnt get any easier than that. Thanks
dirtgreg 08-13-2002, 08:22 AM Originally posted by cruiserbrett
I think a Raybestos part number BH38149 will have the needed banjo fitting for the caliper and 10mm x 1.0mm double flare for the Toyota hard line...The number is from memory, so check it with a catalog...I think it is for a nissan 280x with rear discs or something like that...
-Brett
http://www.raybestos.com/catalog/pictures/BH/BH38149.jpg
BH38149 - BRAKE HOSE - NISSAN 200SX 1980-1982 Rear Disc Brakes (http://www.raybestos.com/catalog/step6.cgi?class=1&classname=Passenger%20Car%20Disc%20Brakes&prod=10&prodname=BRAKE%20HOSE&make=460&makename=NISSAN&appkey=38210&model=50&modelname=200SX&app=38222&desc=1980-1982%20Rear%20Disc%20Brakes)
I think that might work, I dont know about the fitting on the hard line end, Ill have to check mine tonight.
cruiserbrett 08-13-2002, 08:36 AM the end is a nissan style end with the correct threads, but the retaining method is slightly different than the Toyota. I have had luck reaming out the metal tab ont he axle and putting a bit more arch on the retaining clip.
dirtgreg 08-13-2002, 09:25 AM Originally posted by cruiserbrett
the end is a nissan style end with the correct threads, but the retaining method is slightly different than the Toyota. I have had luck reaming out the metal tab ont he axle and putting a bit more arch on the retaining clip.
Great, im not worried about retaining, im sure I can figure out some way to make it work, I just wanted to be sure the threads match up. Ill tear everything out today and go down to the parts store. This little nissan hose could really come in handy for everyone that runs this TSM kit.
dirtgreg 08-13-2002, 12:30 PM It is also NAPA Part #: UBP38149
They list it as $13.69. that beats the hell out of $50 from TSM.
http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_results_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=23485158&prmenbr=5806
samiguy 08-13-2002, 05:28 PM I am using a stock front samurai brake line, they usually get tossed when lifting one.
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