Brake T fitting....AGAIN!

Hey was just looking over last weeks discussion on brake T fittings by Stranman and others.
I was out trying to replace all my lines with stainless ones today and discovered that all my T fittings and connectors were missing from my pile of parts...Crap, dangit, nuts!
I've sent some PM's to different ones about trying to find replacements but...
(drumroll-please...) Is there some way to fabricate a T using modern/available components that will work? I'm using the vette m/c and hadn't planned on any proportioning valve either. My plan was to just hook up the fronts to the rear of the m/c and the backs to the front.
Ughhh...things are exponentially more difficult when you don't know what you're doing to start with. hahahahaha :confused:

3/16ths line? I see thi page has a part number and pic of a tee for that line size...at Pep Boys no less...must be other sizes:

http://www.my427sc.com/Pages/Parts/Brakes.htm

#10 on the page...part number is:

43521

Pic is linked at the very end of the line...the wheel cylinder icon.

Here is a nice one for burly 3/8th inch line:

http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=156

Says its a trailer part but since its just a Tee...whats the difference?

Jon, you are a genuine wealth of knowledge, I'm glad we've got you on this site. Thank you.

Me too, or there likely wouldn't be a site.

I found THE perfect replacement for ours, including the brake pressure switch, at a motorcycle shop.

It has 3 X 3/16's ports and a 1/8" NPT for the pressure switch. As I remember it was for a '54 Harley with a side-car. I had part numbers and links on the old site...

I remember that....thanks for reminding me Herb!

Searched the temp site an found that thread:

http://m715zone.proboards102.com/ind...5639428&page=1

Got the t-block on order from Drag Specialties, also did a search for a switch but could not find one. Does anyone make a hydraulicly actuated tailight switch?

Old Fords had them, sorry I do'nt remember the years though.

Heres some links:

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/GmSear...itleDescr=True

First item...



http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku


Barrman and Porkchop used one from Napa but we lost the part number in the crash....

Okay, heres what I did. I looked at both those links and looked real hard at the block with the built-in proportioning valve and switch included, $119 bucks, a little too much right now. Then since you mentioned NAPA, I gave them a call and they had several switches to choose from so I got the one that has the 1/8th npt threads, $8.95.
Earlier this morning I ordered the Harley T with 4 holes for 11.95 from Drag Specialties. So I figure about $20 bucks and small change vs. $120 for almost the same thing?!? I sure hope I don't wind up needing a prop. valve on this Frakenstein brake setup.....

Make sure you give us that Napa part number...would be handy!!

Okay...got the # and it is: NAPA SL 134, the guy told me it's the most common of the switches available so it oughta' work. I'm trying to get this portion of the project done this week and I'll post pics once I get it completed.

Thanks for that number!

Just a quick repost in case the old link goes away:
In replacing everything on my truck, I ran into a snag trying to get replacement brake fittings (specifically the block). Nobody had the 3 way 3/16 inverted flare WITH an 1/8" NPT for the brake pressure switch...

Made an important find: HARLEY's have EXACTLY what we need and it's even relatively cheap.

Check out http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbook/1731/53/2374322

Part # DS-097036 Rear T-junction with two side inverted flares, center inverted flare and bottom 1/8” NPT for 51-54 Servi-car; 58-69 FL, FLH (repl. OEM #83566-51)

Thanks for the info, I just happened to find and order that same part this morning. Great research tho'.

Weird... I posted that NAPA number here and couldn't get it to post in all caps, but it posted. Now it's gone.

Crazy....

Oh, that was on the Wanted board. I'm okay now....