In a message dated 12/06/2007 10:25:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
duvallcom@sbcglobal.net writes:
Can anyone tell me what the thread is on MGA brake lines? I lost the
sensor at the 4 way connector near the engine. I got the sensor at a
local NAPA but while getting it loose it I damaged the line that goes
to the rear of the car. I took the fitting over to the local brake
store and he sold me a line for $10. It is standard fitting he
pulled from a small selection in front of the counter. He took the
fitting and the line and checked them against a fitting and said
they fit ok. He was concerned I didn't strip out my 4 way.
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Have to be careful - early cars had different threading - BSF.
Even if it is a later car with SAE threading, NAPA ain't gonna have the
fittings with the extra unthreaded spigot at the end that is required to seal
in
the British receptacle. I suppose you could take a long SAE tube nut and
have machine shop remove a few threads, but the best thing to do is just have
the original fitting put on the new line - you need a double flairing tool to
do that.
If you can't do that because the original has been buggered, you should buy
a new nut - not sure if Moss carries them separately.
Bill Spohn
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