Also, single flares are 37 degree, while double flares are 45 deg. You can't
inter-mingle the fittings for these two very different
configurations. Like Zach says, just buy some preassembled lines and make them
fit as best you can.
All brake tubing on the SHO is 3/16" diameter. The bias valve block uses
metric bubble flares. Everywhere else on the SHO is 3/8"
- 24 double flares, with a couple of 7/16" - 24 flares in the front, just to
add confusion.
The banjo bolt size for an SHO is 10mm x 1.5.
At least this info is good for all Gen1s & Gen2s. I have no idea about the
Gen3, as I have never had an interest in them.
Bob Bruce
92 w/ a mod or two
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=92SHOinPA&x=20&y=16
95 mtx 100% bone stock
-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Zach Leahy
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 10:28 AM
To: clubairth@bellsouth.net
Cc: Mike Manning; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Replacing Brake Lines Question
I've done this job on the racecar (and other vehicles as well) and agree on
both items.
1) Double Flare - Always. (or metric bubble flare like is OEM in many
locations)
2) Pre-flared lines are nice. In retrospect I should have done this as it
would have been easier and cheaper.
I spliced my lines together as my bad section was where it goes ove rthe
tank. I cut the OEM lin under the driver door, double flared it and put in
a splice. Then I ran new lines to the back. It's an easy way to ditch the
rear bias valve too. I put in a brake line "patch panel" where it was so I
can put bias adjusters in if I would ever need to. For now it's straight
through.
Z
On 8/16/06, clubairth@bellsouth.net <clubairth@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> Mike:
> It's MANDATORY to use a double flare on brake lines. Yes, they are a SOB
> to
> make correctly UNLESS you have a good double flair tool. I have a RIGID
> brand and can make them with no problems. I would say your double flaring
> tool is the problem.
> You will just have more and more problems with the single flair
> connections.
> You might consider using premade lines from the parts store and run them a
> bit long, so you can make up the connections where you want them.
> .
> .
> .
>
>
>
> > I'm in the process of replacing my main brake lines
> > that run from the front to back of car. I'm using the
> > standard fittings on the ends and the adapters so I
> > can use standard flare connections. I did purchase
> > one of those tools to do the double flare. I could
> > not get a good seal at either end. I then re-did it
> > and used a standard flare and still have leaks. Are
> > there any special tricks to getting a good seal at the
> > fittings?
> >
> > Thanks for your thoughts.
> >
> > Mike
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Zach Leahy
Fort Wayne, IN
2006 BMW R1200GS - Rock Red
1992 SHO MTX - Arrest Me Red
1993 SHO MTX - Green Racecar
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