Installing a narrowed rear end without flaring brake lines

[jim0899]

Re: flaring brake lines

(This is also posted in Steering, Suspension, and Brakes-hope that is OK)


Preparing to install a narrowed S-10 rear end, from D&D Fabrications, in my 78 MGB     http://www.aluminumv8.com/

Since I have not had much luck flaring brake lines I decided to contact Classic Tube  http://www.classictube.com/

They came up with a flexible stainless hose for the rear, with a MG (British) fitting on one end and the S-10 t fitting on the other. I thought it was a pretty good way to go, since now all that is left to do is install US standard brake lines (with fittings already installed) to the new S-10 brakes on the rear axle. It cost $39.95 (plus shipping) from Classic Tube. Best news for me is no flaring! (no kidding)

[rficalora]

Cool idea.  If I don't figure out how to get good flares without having to buy an expensive hydraulic flaring tool or paying someoone to do it, I may steal that idea... I could use a combination of flex line & pre flared lines to make all my lines I bet.

[BlownMGB-V8]

That's a good way to go. Nice looking axle too Jim, those brakes should last forever.

JB