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Offline solve4x

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Source for brake booster line
« on: October 05, 2013, 07:32:53 pm »
In the process of removing the intake manifold, I discovered a rusted out metal  line that goes to the brake booster.
I've checked my regular sources and can't seem to locate one.

It threads into the front of the intake and goes under carb and then is crimped to a rubber hose with some valves/filters? then goes into the booster behind the master cylinder.

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Scott
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Re: Source for brake booster line
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2013, 08:54:38 am »
In the process of removing the intake manifold, I discovered a rusted out metal  line that goes to the brake booster.
I've checked my regular sources and can't seem to locate one.

It threads into the front of the intake and goes under carb and then is crimped to a rubber hose with some valves/filters? then goes into the booster behind the master cylinder.

Thanks
Scott


are you talking about the vacuum for the brakes?

Offline jaredts

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Re: Source for brake booster line
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2013, 11:45:52 am »
I'm used to seeing that connect to the back of the carb. or intake.  I think mine is the same as steel fuel line.

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Re: Source for brake booster line
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2013, 07:06:54 pm »
So is this a vacuum line for the brakes?...and where can I get one?
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Re: Source for brake booster line
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2013, 07:30:44 pm »
You are not going to be able to find that line unless you source it off a donor.

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Re: Source for brake booster line
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2013, 07:31:22 pm »
Procure that from a wrecking yard or fabricate it from 3/8" steel tubing available through AutoZone, Napa, et al.  The line will come with machine flared ends and the correct fittings, but you will need to bend it and cut it to the proper length.  Measure the original pipe to ensure you purchase a replacement that's sufficiently long.
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Re: Source for brake booster line
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2013, 02:11:10 pm »
OK Thanks guys...I'll try the Wrecking yard first.
Scott
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