... for whether the rear brake lines on an'85 are the same as a '96.
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... for whether the rear brake lines on an'85 are the same as a '96.
Sorry,
I've searched and looked for whether the rear brake lines on an'85 are the same as a '96.
I upgraded the rear brakes to LT1 and have the LT1 lines up to the "T" fitting.
The "T" fitting is a stainless steel Earles part for an '85, but the LT1 lines bottom out on the "T" fitting and I don't believe they are seated down properly. The Earls "T" fitting has a really deep recess for the brake lines and is where I think my problem lies.
Has anyone run into this?
Any help is appreciated.
I've searched and looked for whether the rear brake lines on an'85 are the same as a '96.
I upgraded the rear brakes to LT1 and have the LT1 lines up to the "T" fitting.
The "T" fitting is a stainless steel Earles part for an '85, but the LT1 lines bottom out on the "T" fitting and I don't believe they are seated down properly. The Earls "T" fitting has a really deep recess for the brake lines and is where I think my problem lies.
Has anyone run into this?
Any help is appreciated.
01-18-2006, 02:05 AM
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
It will depend on the "T" fitting, whether they are bubble flares or inverted flares. Third gen lines are (usually) metric bubble flares, 4th gen lines may be different. I have a set of Earl's lines for a '98 up LS1 car and the "T" fitting is an inverted flare fitting.
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01-19-2006, 12:10 PM
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Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.23's and SLP Posi.
Originally posted by Scorpner
Thanks, so I need to find out if '96 F-bodies have inverted or bubble flare ends.
Thanks, so I need to find out if '96 F-bodies have inverted or bubble flare ends.
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
I suspect Earl's will make him buy a whole kit, they don't like to separate lines or sell in pairs..I've tried that.
If you (Scorpner) still have trouble, call me or PM me. I have a lot of Earl's lines on hand and may just have what you need.
Ed
If you (Scorpner) still have trouble, call me or PM me. I have a lot of Earl's lines on hand and may just have what you need.
Ed
01-19-2006, 09:54 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS 25th Aniversarry Edition
Engine: 305
Transmission: TH-700-R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.23's and SLP Posi.
Originally posted by ebmiller88
I suspect Earl's will make him buy a whole kit, they don't like to separate lines or sell in pairs..I've tried that.
If you (Scorpner) still have trouble, call me or PM me. I have a lot of Earl's lines on hand and may just have what you need.
Ed
I suspect Earl's will make him buy a whole kit, they don't like to separate lines or sell in pairs..I've tried that.
If you (Scorpner) still have trouble, call me or PM me. I have a lot of Earl's lines on hand and may just have what you need.
Ed
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Car: 85 SC, 86 Berlinetta
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Transmission: 700r4, 700r4
I'll try talking to someone from Earls since I already have one of thier lines. If that doesn't work out, I'll give EB Miller a call. Thanks for the offer.
EB, can you explain how to tell the difference between an inverted and a bubble flare?
Thanks for all the input from everyone!
EB, can you explain how to tell the difference between an inverted and a bubble flare?
Thanks for all the input from everyone!
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS 25th Aniversarry Edition
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Transmission: TH-700-R4
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Originally posted by Scorpner
I'll try talking to someone from Earls since I already have one of thier lines. If that doesn't work out, I'll give EB Miller a call. Thanks for the offer.
EB, can you explain how to tell the difference between an inverted and a bubble flare?
Thanks for all the input from everyone!
I'll try talking to someone from Earls since I already have one of thier lines. If that doesn't work out, I'll give EB Miller a call. Thanks for the offer.
EB, can you explain how to tell the difference between an inverted and a bubble flare?
Thanks for all the input from everyone!
buble looks like this /\ where as inverted looks like this \/
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Engine: 1999 L31 5.7 Vortec
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: Auburn Limited-slip w/3:73 gears
I used the axle hardlines from a 1997 Camaro on my 1983 T/A, and the flare was the same, on both, at the block on the axle.
The flare was inverted.
Leon.
The flare was inverted.
Leon.
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Car: 85 SC, 86 Berlinetta
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I think the problem is the aftermarket "T" fitting. I haven't had time to call Earls yet.
Thanks for confirming.
Thanks for confirming.
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