Aussieveedubbers · Tech Talk

Brake line nuts, metric?

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/111616/brake-line-nuts-metric

karmannghia60 ·

I am replacing the whole brake system on my car, does anyone know if the nuts are metric like this one?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152110941021?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thanks

karmannghia60 ·

Should've mentioned its a 1970

vwo60 ·

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAKE-PIPE-TUBE-NUTS-10-X-1MM-THREAD-TO-SUIT-3-16-BRAKE-PIPE-10-PACK-METRIC-/161756153576?hash=item25a96b06e8:g:whMAAOxyOlhSsQGI#ht_152wt_1124

nbturbo ·

KG60- they are exactly what you need. Look slightly longer than an OG VW nut, but will do the job. They have the threads machined off the end which is a must for the flare to seal. I am making brake pipes right now for mine.Just ordered myself some.

karmannghia60 ·

👍

vwo60 ·

I have used the longer ones and ended up machining the non threaded part of as it did not allow enough thread engagement. all my cars use the short nut.

nbturbo ·

OK- that's interesting. I bought some of those a few years ago from the brake place here, made up a line a found the pipe loose in the brass fitting when tightened.Only difference between them and OG ones was the thread. I machined it off, made a new pipe and it was ok. It looked like the thread had bottomed in the fitting before crushing the flare

psimitar ·

Yup, those'll work and be far cheaper than buying from ABS or Supershite 🙂

karmannghia60 ·

Went to the local brake joint, wanted to charge me $8 a piece!!!

vwo60 ·

Tell him he's dreaming.

karmannghia60 ·

Yeah, BS
I walked out

psimitar ·

vwo60 wrote:Tell him he's dreaming.
Before I knew any better I went to my local brake specialist, ABS, and thought $45 for 10 was pretty wrong. Shame I didn't have the time to find anything cheaper online and that's how the bastards get ya 🙁

vwo60 ·

And that is why I do not patronise many local business as nearly always they are cheaper online and that does not mean in Australia.