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ftoy507 · 02-27-2008, 06:34 PM

I am having a problem finding the fittings to adapt my 1/8npt line lock to toyota metric.

Any suggestions or sources for the adapters???
Does anyone make a metric fitting line lock?

Here is the line lock I have.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Pook · 02-27-2008, 07:04 PM

Are you using steel brake tubing? Just put some standard fittings on it

Only metric brake fittings on my truck are the front calipers steel braided hoses connections.

a2b · 02-27-2008, 07:07 PM

what he said. its so simple people tend to over look this.

out of your master cylinder run a metric or standard fitting (depends on your mc) then to your line lock, put on a standard fitting.

then from line lock put standard to metric

ftoy507 · 02-27-2008, 07:07 PM

Yes the lines are steel. The problem seems to be the 1/8 npt. I am not finding a fitting with 1/8 npt threads that I can flare. Also it is not an inverted flare. Might be a bubble flare.

I am beginning to think i am overthinking this thing

a2b · 02-27-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ftoy507

Yes the lines are steel. The problem seems to be the 1/8 npt. I am not finding a fitting with 1/8 npt threads that I can flare. Also it is not an inverted flare. Might be a bubble flare.

I am beginning to think i am overthinking this thing

the brake fitting doesnt go straight into the line lock (if its like mine from jegs) it goes into an standard adapter that goes into the line lock

Pook · 02-27-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a2b

the brake fitting doesnt go straight into the line lock (if its like mine from jegs) it goes into an standard adapter that goes into the line lock

x2

Small little brass NPT to brakeline adapter, can be found in almost any auto parts store.

ftoy507 · 02-27-2008, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pook

x2

Small little brass NPT to brakeline adapter, can be found in almost any auto parts store.

Now I think i understand.
There were no adapters included with the line lock.
I need an adapter to go from 1/8 npt to 3/16 double flare.
put a 3/16 brake nut on my existing line and double flare. Then repeat for the outlet.

Jeep07 · 02-27-2008, 08:57 PM

I found some 1/8 NPT fittings with 3/16 compression fittings on the other end for mine.

Looked like these but stainless instead.

benttoy · 02-28-2008, 07:33 AM

We just used 3/16 line and double flair the ends w/toy fittings where needed

ftoy507 · 02-28-2008, 01:06 PM

[/QUOTE]

This seems real easy. Is it working?
I am a little concerned about that type fitting on brakes.(now that I am older) I have repaired a broken brake line, with a compression coupling before and it worked fine for years. (when I was young and broke)

02-27-2008, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
ftoy507 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92235 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 1,195	Line lock I am having a problem finding the fittings to adapt my 1/8npt line lock to toyota metric. Any suggestions or sources for the adapters??? Does anyone make a metric fitting line lock? Here is the line lock I have. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku Last edited by ftoy507; 02-27-2008 at 06:51 PM.

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Pook wishes he was racing Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3370 Location: BC CANADA Posts: 6,514	Are you using steel brake tubing? Just put some standard fittings on it Only metric brake fittings on my truck are the front calipers steel braided hoses connections. __________________ Last edited by Pook; 02-27-2008 at 07:04 PM.

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a2b Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22547 Location: everywhere Posts: 4,091	what he said. its so simple people tend to over look this. out of your master cylinder run a metric or standard fitting (depends on your mc) then to your line lock, put on a standard fitting. then from line lock put standard to metric __________________ -Hobie GOTPROPANE.COM HI-DESERT DRIVELINE IS THE BEST DRIVELINE EVER!

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02-27-2008, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
ftoy507 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92235 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 1,195	Yes the lines are steel. The problem seems to be the 1/8 npt. I am not finding a fitting with 1/8 npt threads that I can flare. Also it is not an inverted flare. Might be a bubble flare. I am beginning to think i am overthinking this thing

02-27-2008, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jeep07 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 78096 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 1,404	I found some 1/8 NPT fittings with 3/16 compression fittings on the other end for mine. Looked like these but stainless instead.

02-28-2008, 01:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
ftoy507 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92235 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 1,195	[/QUOTE] This seems real easy. Is it working? I am a little concerned about that type fitting on brakes.(now that I am older) I have repaired a broken brake line, with a compression coupling before and it worked fine for years. (when I was young and broke)