I hate to admit it, but I'm back working on my brakes.
I remain impressed with the SS brake lines that I ordered for my TR3 from
Classic Tube (I think they were originally patterned from "FT's" Tr3). I have
almost all the brake line installed. As of yet, no brake fittings have
received their final tightening, however, all fittings seem to match up.
However, the brake line piece extending from the brake Master Cylinder down
to the 5-way does seem a little short.
Of course, this makes sense perfect since I have been told that I can do
without the little top extension of the 5-way. After removing this BRV, I
think I lost it. On top of that, this brake line is an inch or two short
without this 'Brake Restrictor Valve'. As I understand it, there is a
different thread used at the top and at the bottom of the BRV.
Nevertheless, I was able to screw the Classic Tube (C.T.) provided
brake fitting directly into my brass stock 5-way (without the BRV) with no
trouble. I also don't remember noticing any thread deviation on any of the
C.T. provided fittings. However, I am still crossing my fingers that the
thread is right at this junction.
So, what I am saying is Classic Tube's brake line seems to have returned to
using the thread on the 5-way's brass portion (no BRV) without subsequently
lengthening the brake line an inch or two. If I rebend some of the Classic
Tube's SS Pre-Bent curves, I can still make it work. It just seems a little
weird.
What I am getting at is that I need a little bit of assurance that 'yes, it
should be ok to tighten the new SS Classic Tube's fitting in the original
5-way fitting. Also, rebending the 'Pre-bent' line is, at this point is ok.
Also, that Classic Tube sent the new brake line knowing the BRV would be
removed.
Scared, Paul Dorsey 60 TR3
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