Brake line fittings

[C0V3R]

Is it possible to get banjo fittings (or equivalent 90/120/180 degree fittings) in 3/16 size that are legal to use on the outlets of a master cyclinder? I would then plumb normal bundy tube to this fitting to the distribution block etc. Im asking as I would prefer not to have a 180 degree bend in bundy tube, due to the m/c outlets pointing toward the engine bay.

I did a quick test fit of an XF caliper line to the m/c and it seems it would work quite nicely, however I doubt the legality of having flexible tubing in the engine bay due to temps etc.

[260DET]

Some brake places make up metal brake lines to order with the correct fittings, properly flared ends, etc. Not an area to otherwise try and make do IMHO.

[C0V3R]

Thats the whole issue here ;)
Im trying to do it as properly as possible. Having a tight bend in the line isnt ideal, so I was looking to get a solid brake line fitting to cover the tight bend.

[dattoman1000]

Unfortunatly the fitting you seek are few and far between.
Its been a long time since I've seen anything like these for auto use.
Maybe try Enzed and see if they have anything in the Earles catalogues. The yanks seem to thrive on odd fittings for their brake systems.

If your just after banjos they are obtainable.

Oh and another tip.....stainless steel tubing although hard to find and flare tends to be able to almost bend back on itself without kinking. Might be worth looking at if you have to make those tight bends.

[260DET]

There are stock steel brake lines around factory bent to a tight radius 'U' shape. If the bend is done properly, read done with the right equipment, there is no problem. But trying to do this by hand without kinking is virtually impossible. As you probably have found out.:)

[C0V3R]

I am going to be using proper tube benders and flares, so yeah it will be done properly. The earls fittings seem like the may show some promise:

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~earls/earls30.jpg

link (http://members.ozemail.com.au/~earls/index.html)

[dattoman1000]

Only thing is none of those are legal for street use.

Though if they are being used in a static area. i.e. no flex, you might be able to get them O.K.'d

[C0V3R]

What I was going to do was to have the fitting in the top right corner pointing directly down from the M/C. That fitting would then be connected to bundy tube and then the distribution block/brake line to the flexible caliper lines. I.e. there would be no flex at all I would think as the lines would be pinned to the firewall etc.

[C0V3R]

The other thing that surprises me is the guy at earls counter said they'd be legal (I showed him the mc and my intended use) though I guess he's probably not the best reference.

Would being a pre adr car make any difference?

[C0V3R]

Oh and fyi Ive been having a time trying to get the brake line. People seem to have a hard time placing orders :P And it seems almost noone keeps it in stock anywhere in syd. Hopefully mid week............

[dattoman1000]

Its difficult for me to imagine exctly what your trying to do at this point.
Those fittings you have pictured take -3 braided hose. So you can't attatch your bundy tubing to it.

My guess would be if your just after banjos that you can screw pipe too you'd probably looking for something like this.... http://www.goodridge.net/maincat2002/SECTION7.pdf ..... page 12 item 776
Earls do these also and you can screw your brake like directly too it once you have double flared it and fitted a L4200-3 flare nut.

Oh and when you get your tubing don't be suprised by the colour. They took lead out of the tubing that had been used as a corrosive barrier.....something to do with lead poisoning....so they had to put another metal in to act as a barrier. Sometimes you get tubing thats copper coloured.....its still steel just with the copper colour due to the addition of some for corrosion resistance. Sometimes its silver. Sometimes its green.