1/4" brake line - Bulkhead fitting? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69BB396 · 03-28-2012, 11:16 PM

Got to re-route my line that feeds the rear brakes, I have to pass through
the frame (not boxed). Is there an inverted flare fitting for this purpose, or do I have to convert to AN and back again?

Cheers
RW

longbed67 · 03-28-2012, 11:31 PM

Yeah most auto parts store have them as a stock item.

69BB396 · 03-29-2012, 03:05 AM

Is it a bulkhead fitting or something else?

RW

longbed67 · 03-29-2012, 07:55 AM

I just ask for brake fittings whether it be a t, 4 way, coupling, ect and they have always had the inverted flare on the inside so that they wouldnt leak....

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-29-2012, 09:08 AM

I have never seen a brake line fitting made for bulkheads and NAPA does not carry them or have access to one. I suspect that converting to AN is going to be your option.

Jim

cdowns · 03-29-2012, 09:48 AM

get a speedway motors catalogue(free)// loads of bulkhead fittings available of all sorts for custom plumbing of brake lines// no need to convert to AN fittings

Richard H. · 03-29-2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

I have never seen a brake line fitting made for bulkheads and NAPA does not carry them or have access to one. I suspect that converting to AN is going to be your option.

Jim

Look at the 3rd picture , these are a/n but done with 37 deg single flare ,nuts and sleeves.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5&postcount=48

69BB396 · 03-29-2012, 10:50 PM

FyI all, I found a company called Swagelok. They have fittings for metal tube
high pressure (like say 60,000lbs/in.), made for aerospace and nuclear plants etc. Plan to head there tomorrow. Heres the link

http://www.swagelok.com/

RW

KensChevy · 03-29-2012, 11:21 PM

I have used inlinetube.com quite a bit, and have been very satisfied with their products and service.

69BB396 · 03-30-2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

get a speedway motors catalogue(free)// loads of bulkhead fittings available of all sorts for custom plumbing of brake lines// no need to convert to AN fittings

Speedway does have alot of goodies, not quite what I'm looking for.

Went to Swagelok today. They have fittings for various tubing sizes, elbows,
T's etc. Stainless Steel or Brass, high pressure. No flaring required - they have a double-ferrule design that clamps the tubing. Adaptors for changing tube sizes too.

03-28-2012, 11:16 PM	#1
69BB396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada Posts: 107	1/4" brake line - Bulkhead fitting? Got to re-route my line that feeds the rear brakes, I have to pass through the frame (not boxed). Is there an inverted flare fitting for this purpose, or do I have to convert to AN and back again? Cheers RW __________________ 69 396BB Turbo 400 Fleetside, 3:07 Gears 2.5" & 4" drop 2020 Silverado 2500LT 2006 Subaru Forester 2019 Chevy Cruze

03-28-2012, 11:31 PM	#2
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 1/4" brake line - Bulkhead fitting? Yeah most auto parts store have them as a stock item. __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

03-29-2012, 03:05 AM	#3
69BB396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada Posts: 107	Re: 1/4" brake line - Bulkhead fitting? Is it a bulkhead fitting or something else? RW __________________ 69 396BB Turbo 400 Fleetside, 3:07 Gears 2.5" & 4" drop 2020 Silverado 2500LT 2006 Subaru Forester 2019 Chevy Cruze

03-29-2012, 07:55 AM	#4
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 1/4" brake line - Bulkhead fitting? I just ask for brake fittings whether it be a t, 4 way, coupling, ect and they have always had the inverted flare on the inside so that they wouldnt leak.... __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

03-29-2012, 09:08 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 1/4" brake line - Bulkhead fitting? I have never seen a brake line fitting made for bulkheads and NAPA does not carry them or have access to one. I suspect that converting to AN is going to be your option. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-29-2012, 09:48 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 1/4" brake line - Bulkhead fitting? get a speedway motors catalogue(free)// loads of bulkhead fittings available of all sorts for custom plumbing of brake lines// no need to convert to AN fittings __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-29-2012, 10:50 PM	#8
69BB396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada Posts: 107	Re: 1/4" brake line - Bulkhead fitting? FyI all, I found a company called Swagelok. They have fittings for metal tube high pressure (like say 60,000lbs/in.), made for aerospace and nuclear plants etc. Plan to head there tomorrow. Heres the link http://www.swagelok.com/ RW __________________ 69 396BB Turbo 400 Fleetside, 3:07 Gears 2.5" & 4" drop 2020 Silverado 2500LT 2006 Subaru Forester 2019 Chevy Cruze

03-29-2012, 11:21 PM	#9
KensChevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cleburne Texas Posts: 91	Re: 1/4" brake line - Bulkhead fitting? I have used inlinetube.com quite a bit, and have been very satisfied with their products and service.



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