Brakeline over my new Moser

[ninjapumkin]

Hey guys
So I installed my new Moser Mo875 housing. Awesome!! Gained at least an inch on each end so now my tires fit nice compared to the original housing.
So my question is how to nicely attach the brakeline over the housing? Use SS brakeline or steel braided line?

 

[5.7 hemi]

Hardline on the housing and braided for the flex line.

 

[moparsteve636]

x2 what 5.7 says.

 

[Centerline]

Hey guys
So I installed my new Moser Mo875 housing. Awesome!! Gained at least an inch on each end so now my tires fit nice compared to the original housing.
So my question is how to nicely attach the brakeline over the housing? Use SS brakeline or steel braided line?

Stainless Steel brake lines require special fittings and a single 37 degree flair. For this you'll need a 37 degree flaring tool which will cost you a few bucks since those things aren't cheap.

If the rest of your hard lines are steel then I suggest you stay with that. The fittings are available almost anywhere and they just require a 45 degree double flair. The tool for that is a lot cheaper. Then just run a stainless steel braided flex line down to the hard line on the axle housing and you're done.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Dont buy into the myth you cant double flare stainless steel tubing.

 

[Centerline]

Dont buy into the myth you cant double flare stainless steel tubing.

Any professional will tell you that SS tubing will split 9 times out of 10 when you try to double flare it. That's why in almost all cases they will single flare SS at 37 degrees. Not to say you can't double flare it, but its not the best way to do the job.

 

[5.7 hemi]

So if that be the case, why does Inline tube and classic tube sell all their lines in either stainless or oem type tubing? It depends really on the grade of stainless. The stuff you get thru Summit Racing is so flippin' hard it will crack if double flared, and yeah I tried that stuff. I got all my lines from Inline tube and have not had a single problem. I do agree that the 37 degree flare is much easier to do and also to connect, but 45 double flare is very doable with the right stainless. Give them a call and ask about double flaring stainless, it worth the few minutes of time.

 

[ninjapumkin]

Awesome responses guys. Answers a question i was gonna ask.
But the problem i am still going to encounter is how to actually attach the lines to the housing? Can i drill some small holes and then use self tap screws with some holders? Can I put a dab of silicone on the screws to seal? Any pics or suggestions regard this.

 

[iraqivet01]

better to just weld some new tabs on

http://www.ehow.com/video_2327985_install-rear-brake-hose-brackets.html

 

[MarPar]

Knocks on wood...

IIRC... :icon_weed: i doubled flared stainless steel lines to repair my trans cooler lines (dont ask, it was quite the f*ck story! lol) until i am able to make the whole line, and so far not a single leak!

you could give it a shot and see, but since it sounds like you're starting fresh, the flexibility of the braided is nice insurance.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Yeah, ya better weld some tabs to the housing.

 

[Centerline]

I'll throw this out there just as another option. You could run a hard line on the chassis to each side of the rear (just "T" off one side) and then run SS flex lines to the drum/caliper (whichever you're using). Did that on my 32 Ford and it worked out well. This would eliminate running a hard line across the differential.... but you would still need to weld a couple brake line brackets on the frame.

 

[ninjapumkin]

I'll throw this out there just as another option. You could run a hard line on the chassis to each side of the rear (just "T" off one side) and then run SS flex lines to the drum/caliper (whichever you're using). Did that on my 32 Ford and it worked out well. This would eliminate running a hard line across the differential.... but you would still need to weld a couple brake line brackets on the frame.

Nice Centerline!! Thats an awesome option. I kick myself for not thinking of it myself. Its almost to easy. It shouldnt make a difference with the extra lengths of tubing and that I have manual brakes i hope? Guess ill find out and set my proportioning valve accordingly.

 

[Centerline]

Nice Centerline!! Thats an awesome option. I kick myself for not thinking of it myself. Its almost to easy. It shouldnt make a difference with the extra lengths of tubing and that I have manual brakes i hope? Guess ill find out and set my proportioning valve accordingly.

Won't make any difference at all. When you actually think about it all you're really doing is moving the hard line from the differential to the chassis.. no appreciable difference in length.