'60 Shortbox Brake Line - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jeffh · 04-07-2018, 07:45 PM

Putting in new brake lines. The brake line set I got has the bigger line going from the passenger side front block back to the rear hose where the one I took off changed to the smaller line there. I don't think that will really be a problem will it? Except for one thing. My passenger side brass block has the smaller fitting for the rear line. Does anybody have a spare "all three larger line" brass block like the one on the drivers side?

One other thing does the original front to rear line have a coupler block in the middle? It appears the original one on the truck had a section replaced at one time. The new ones I am putting on has a split in the middle too. I would guess that I could run to the parts store for a coupler piece to hook them together. Would the parts store have a three way brass block though?

LVPhotos · 04-07-2018, 08:55 PM

I just sold my left overs... but the shortbed front to rear in the kit was one piece. Then the t block went to 72 rear. But looked to be stock with 5/16 feral size connetion

bj383ss · 04-07-2018, 09:46 PM

My new lines I just put in the front to rear is 2 piece with the coupling right after the back of the cab.

Bret

LVPhotos · 04-07-2018, 09:58 PM

Per big yellow book.

LVPhotos · 04-07-2018, 10:03 PM

Probably the one.

LVPhotos · 04-07-2018, 10:09 PM

Better

Railroader · 04-07-2018, 11:31 PM

The O'rielly Auto Parts store in my area had all the connectors I needed when I changed brake lines. They had connectors for 3/16, 1/4 and 5/16. Auto Zone also had some. If there is one of these in your area you can try them.

The disc brake kit I installed had 3/16 fittings on caliper hoses and proportion valve. So, I went with 3/16 for both front and back lines.

**Rolland** · 04-07-2018, 11:43 PM

As for the three way brass block, I tried Napa and O Reilly's and they didn't have it.

Railroader · 04-08-2018, 02:39 PM

You looking for "T" with 1/4 fuel line fittings on all three sides right?

Oreilly Part #: 43522 Line: MTM

https://www.oreillyauto.com/search?q...+Tee+Connector

Jeffh · 04-08-2018, 06:21 PM

Quote:

You looking for "T" with 1/4 fuel line fittings on all three sides right?

Oreilly Part #: 43522 Line: MTM

Sort of.
But I want the original style that has the area to put the clip to hold it to the frame bracket.

Jeffh · 04-08-2018, 06:22 PM

Think I'm going to send the brake lines back as they don't only work with the brass tee at the front but don't work with the hose at the rear end either.

LostMy65 · 04-08-2018, 08:05 PM

Farming implement supply stores have a huge selection of brass fittings.

04-07-2018, 07:45 PM	#1
Jeffh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Red Oak Iowa Posts: 225	'60 Shortbox Brake Line Putting in new brake lines. The brake line set I got has the bigger line going from the passenger side front block back to the rear hose where the one I took off changed to the smaller line there. I don't think that will really be a problem will it? Except for one thing. My passenger side brass block has the smaller fitting for the rear line. Does anybody have a spare "all three larger line" brass block like the one on the drivers side? One other thing does the original front to rear line have a coupler block in the middle? It appears the original one on the truck had a section replaced at one time. The new ones I am putting on has a split in the middle too. I would guess that I could run to the parts store for a coupler piece to hook them together. Would the parts store have a three way brass block though?

04-07-2018, 08:55 PM	#2
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,855	Re: '60 Shortbox Brake Line I just sold my left overs... but the shortbed front to rear in the kit was one piece. Then the t block went to 72 rear. But looked to be stock with 5/16 feral size connetion __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

04-07-2018, 09:46 PM	#3
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: '60 Shortbox Brake Line My new lines I just put in the front to rear is 2 piece with the coupling right after the back of the cab. Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

04-07-2018, 09:58 PM	#4
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,855	Re: '60 Shortbox Brake Line Per big yellow book. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

04-07-2018, 10:03 PM	#5
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,855	Re: '60 Shortbox Brake Line Probably the one. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

04-07-2018, 10:09 PM	#6
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,855	Re: '60 Shortbox Brake Line Better Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

04-07-2018, 11:31 PM	#7
Railroader Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florence Ms Posts: 117	Re: '60 Shortbox Brake Line The O'rielly Auto Parts store in my area had all the connectors I needed when I changed brake lines. They had connectors for 3/16, 1/4 and 5/16. Auto Zone also had some. If there is one of these in your area you can try them. The disc brake kit I installed had 3/16 fittings on caliper hoses and proportion valve. So, I went with 3/16 for both front and back lines.

04-07-2018, 11:43 PM	#8
Rolland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 215	Re: '60 Shortbox Brake Line As for the three way brass block, I tried Napa and O Reilly's and they didn't have it.

04-08-2018, 02:39 PM	#9
Railroader Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florence Ms Posts: 117	Re: '60 Shortbox Brake Line You looking for "T" with 1/4 fuel line fittings on all three sides right? Oreilly Part #: 43522 Line: MTM https://www.oreillyauto.com/search?q...+Tee+Connector

04-08-2018, 06:22 PM	#11
Jeffh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Red Oak Iowa Posts: 225	Re: '60 Shortbox Brake Line Think I'm going to send the brake lines back as they don't only work with the brass tee at the front but don't work with the hose at the rear end either.

04-08-2018, 08:05 PM	#12
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,526	Re: '60 Shortbox Brake Line Farming implement supply stores have a huge selection of brass fittings. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035



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