Brakes Looking to upgrade or get the most out of what you have stock? All brake discussions go here!

Rear disc brake line bracket question.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 30, 2021 | 07:33 PM
  #1  
Abubaca's Avatar
Thread Starter
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 8,494
Likes: 413
From: Sophia, NC
Car: 2016 Camaro SS + 1986 Z28
Rear disc brake line bracket question.

So I'm hooking up my PBR rear brakes on my Hawk's 8.8, and I'm looking for brake line brackets for where the flex line meets the hardline. My flex hoses have a fitting with the attached shape. Flat bottom, with a little tick off to the 10 o'clock. Figured I could find an "L" bracket with that shape and weld 'em on. -or drill/tap, whatever. Man I can't find those anywhere! I've seen pictures showing that shape being used on 2nd, 3rd, AND 4th gens, but no brackets to be found anywhere. Again, don't need model specific bracket, just need that specific shaped hole! Worst case I can fab something, but how are there none of these available if so many cars use lines with those fittings?? Am i missing something???


Reply
Old Oct 30, 2021 | 07:46 PM
  #2  
QwkTrip's Avatar
COTM Editor
25 Year Member
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 10,437
Likes: 2,093
Car: '89 Firebird
Engine: 7.0L
Transmission: T56
Re: Rear disc brake line bracket question.

Post #268, https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...ml#post5899038
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2021 | 10:26 PM
  #3  
Drew's Avatar
Supreme Member
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (58)
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 20,310
Likes: 1,068
From: Salina, KS
Re: Rear disc brake line bracket question.

Originally Posted by QwkTrip
andyz28.com is long gone.

Drill hole, file notches, voila brackets. Wouldn't take long at all to fab with hand tools.
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2021 | 12:25 AM
  #4  
QwkTrip's Avatar
COTM Editor
25 Year Member
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 10,437
Likes: 2,093
Car: '89 Firebird
Engine: 7.0L
Transmission: T56
Re: Rear disc brake line bracket question.

Yes, the more adventurous can definitely make some. Personally, I'd just snag a couple from a junkyard. Drop them in a pan of rust solvent, rinse, dry, prime, paint.... good enough. The further west you go the less rust to begin with.
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2021 | 07:51 AM
  #5  
Abubaca's Avatar
Thread Starter
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 8,494
Likes: 413
From: Sophia, NC
Car: 2016 Camaro SS + 1986 Z28
Re: Rear disc brake line bracket question.

Yeah, at this point I was thinking drill a hole and then file the notches. ...If I knew I could easily find 'em at a local yard, I may look into that but it's been slim picking around here lately, at least for thirdgen in scrap yards. I appreciate the responses, just though maybe there was a source that I just hadn't found yet.

EDIT- Well ya wouldn't believe it, but I found an old crusty set on eBay for $15 bucks! Just bought 'em! Should clean up pretty easy. They're for a 4th gen, but makes sense that they're the same, and they look just like the ones qwiktrip used in his thread.

Last edited by Abubaca; Oct 31, 2021 at 08:01 AM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cavazos31
Brakes
1
Oct 25, 2016 04:06 PM
SiCkRs
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
13
Jun 28, 2014 07:36 PM
TylerSteez
Brakes
2
Jan 25, 2014 07:47 PM
actarnoff
Brakes
1
Feb 28, 2012 06:57 AM
lonesomeloser
Body
0
Mar 23, 2011 05:57 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:52 PM.