Re: 84 Spider Brake line adapter sizes

[Paul J Weimer <pjweimer@domain.elided>]

Thank for alert on line fitment.  If I find an adapter and indeed use
this line I was planning on securing it to the axle housing using plastic
tie downs.  I think that will bring the section by the differential in a
bit.  Should I find a source of these adapter, both single and double
flare, I'll let you know.

Paul

On Sun, 3 Feb 2002 09:16:02 -0500 "George Schweikle" <schweikg@domain.elided>
writes:
> Paul,
> 
> I just checked a rear axle brake line that was replaced on my '76
Spider 
> many years ago, and it is exactly as you describe your part. As I
recall, 
> the replacement line came from an Alfa parts source, and matched  the 
> original connection fittings. I also have a bundle of new brake lines
from 
> IAP for installation of a brake bias adjuster (for autocross use), 
> and some of these have ends with single and double flares. Your
situation is 
> a welcome alert for me to check connection fittings during my the 
> bias adjuster installation.
> 
> I noticed in your picture that the new brake line is bent around 
> the differential with generous clearance. Be carefull to check
clearance 
> to other components for the full range of axle movement; my original 
> brake line replacement was caused by a hole being worn in the line (at
the 
> differential) by it's very slight rubbing on the end of an upholstery
screw 
> that protruded through the trunk area. It almost appeared that the 
> car had been manufactured in this condition.
> 
> Please let me know your progress finding brake line adapters.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> George Schweikle
> Lexington, KY

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