Table of Contents
ARE AN fittings safe for brake lines?
Because your brake system creates a substantial amount of pressure, the compression fittings are prone to failure. In addition, compression fittings are known to leak when used on brake lines, causing a loss in brake fluid, and ultimately failure of the braking system.
What is a brake line fitting called?
Brake Line Fittings are sometimes called tube nuts or flare fittings.
What are the two types of brake line fittings?
Brake Line Fitting Groups: Center Support Fitting (bracket) Male Fitting.
How do you seal brake line fittings?
How to Seal Flare Fitting Connections
- Unscrew the brake line from the fitting.
- Clamp the appropriate-sized collet around the line.
- Connect it to the Surseat lapping tool.
- Spray some lubricant to the lapping head before using it.
- Rotate the lapping head back and forth about 6-10 times.
- Clean and inspect the flare.
Can you reuse old brake line fittings?
Reuse or Replace the Fittings? If you’re working with a brake line kit you have the option of reusing fittings from the lines you’ve just removed.
Are brake lines metric or SAE?
Premium Member Rigid brake lines – 4.75mm is the stock size. Brake line fittings – Yes, you need metric.
What does 10AN mean?
AN Fitting Size Guide
| Male Thread Size | AN Size* | Equivalent Tube Size (Nominal OD) |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16-20 | 4AN | 1/4″ |
| 9/16-18 | 6AN | 3/8″ |
| 3/4-16 | 8AN | 1/2″ |
| 7/8-14 | 10AN | 5/8″ |
What kind of fittings do you need for brake lines?
Home / Brake Line Fittings Brake Line Fittings are sometimes called tube nuts or flare fittings. Here you will find a variety of standard and metric male and female to meet all of your brake line needs. BQ4511SS Brake Line Fitting Male M10 x 1mm 3/16 Stainless Steel
How many threads are in a 3 way brake line tee?
3-Way Female Brake Line Tee. All ports 10 mm x 1 for inverted flares (thread pitch) (Pack of 3) 3-Way Female Brake Line Tee for 3/16″ Tube with Mounting Bracket for inverted flare (All 3/8″-24 threads) (Pack of 3)
What size brake line do I need for a flare?
All ports 10 mm x 1 for inverted flares (thread pitch) (Pack of 3) 3-Way Female Brake Line Tee for 3/16″ Tube with Mounting Bracket for inverted flare (All 3/8″-24 threads) (Pack of 3) Metric Brake Line Fitting Kit for 3/16″ Tube. (ISO/Bubble Flare) 1/4″ Brake Line Clip Set. Steel with Rubber Insulation. (Pack of 10)
Are there male and female inverted flare brake line fittings?
There are male and female inverted flare brake line fittings, so make sure you get the right one for your project. Inverted flares utilize a 45-degree seat and require the brake hard line to be double flared versus the AN’s single flare.