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Fuel and brake lines
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:46 pm
by Dean
I am running my fuel and brake lines inside my car, so need to make up them up to fit.
But one stupid question.
What size brake a fuel line do I use.
And we're is the best place to get the pipe and unions from.
Thanks dean
Re: Fuel and brake lines
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:29 pm
by Dean
any one, i want want to drill holes for grommets before it goes for paint
Re: Fuel and brake lines
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:49 pm
by GraemeC
I think I used 1/4" for brakes and 5/16" for fuel
Re: Fuel and brake lines
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:49 pm
by Dean
thank you very much
Re: Fuel and brake lines
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:01 pm
by Andrew1967
5/16 for fuel but I thought brake pipe was normally 3/16.
Pipe and unions from your local trade motor factors will probably be cheapest.
Re: Fuel and brake lines
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:02 pm
by pad4
easiest way to sus this - what size is the pipe on your fuel pump, and just use std mini size brake pipe
Re: Fuel and brake lines
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:13 pm
by youngres
The fuel line, in steel tube, should be 1/4" and the brake, also in steel bundy should be 3/16". Although many do use 5/16 flexible fuel pipes, you should never use brake pipes larger than 3/16"
Re: Fuel and brake lines
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:43 pm
by Pete
If you can afford it use sweatless fuel hose and make sure the unions are not inside the car. Even a dry looking joint, especially one with a jubilee clip can stink of petrol.