JonnyRock Posted September 6, 2010 Share #1 Posted September 6, 2010 Had to rebuild my driver's side rear wheel cylinder and I managed to strip the hex-fitting on the hard line where it meets the cylinder. Won't be doing that again, I subsequently picked up a set of flare nut wrenches and a mini-blow torch! This line is kinda crescent shaped and I would like to replace it with an identical line. Does anyone have one I could buy, or know where I can get one? This is the early style, of a '70. Thanks guys. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maples71240Z Posted September 6, 2010 Share #2 Posted September 6, 2010 Just go to your local parts store and get a BLJ-320 brake line and bend it to fit. That is going to be the correct tube and nut size for your Z. Only thing needed to bend it is a pair of gloves. Gloves help a lot when bending brake lines.This is all I did to replace them on my 71 that happens to be the same as yours. Easy job to do.Dave... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRock Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted September 6, 2010 Thanks Dave. I have the hard line to do it and I'm sure I could make a serviceable facsimile, but I'd like to pick up the exact Datsun piece if possible. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zs-ondabrain Posted September 6, 2010 Share #4 Posted September 6, 2010 How do you always manage to miss out John? I gave all my brake parts to someone else here. Drums, lines, all that stuff.Sorry man Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maples71240Z Posted September 6, 2010 Share #5 Posted September 6, 2010 Thanks Dave. I have the hard line to do it and I'm sure I could make a serviceable facsimile, but I'd like to pick up the exact Datsun piece if possible.I have the piece here that your looking for but the nut is frozen in the wheel cylinder. I am just across the river from ya and you can have the backing plate complete if you want it. just PM me.Dave Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRock Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted September 7, 2010 How do you always manage to miss out John? I gave all my brake parts to someone else here. Drums, lines, all that stuff.Sorry manI don't ALWAYS miss out, I did get a passenger window from you! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyO Posted September 7, 2010 Share #7 Posted September 7, 2010 Thanks Dave. I have the hard line to do it and I'm sure I could make a serviceable facsimile, but I'd like to pick up the exact Datsun piece if possible.Their is no difference between the OEM and the brake line part number mentioned above (available at NAPA only in my neck of the woods) aside from the fact that you have to bend it. Even the nut color is correct.FWIW,John Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Moore Posted September 7, 2010 Share #8 Posted September 7, 2010 I bought the raw hard lines at Advance Auto, and used a cheap tubing bender to form it to the correct shape. (Not the robot.. ) I guess you could check with your local Nissan dealer if you are unwilling to bend it yourself, but so long as you don't kink the line and follow the same basic shape as the original part it should work just fine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRock Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted September 7, 2010 Alright guys, I'll be bending new line. I tried everything to get that hard line out of the cylinder, but it's stuck. So today I ordered a new one from MSA. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbar73 Posted September 9, 2010 Share #10 Posted September 9, 2010 I had to make the same lines up. I found this tool worked well from Harborfraight.com.Home / Tube Bending Pliers Tube Bending Pliers Email to a Friend Click on image to zoom . Tube Bending PliersItem # 95782 Manufacturer: Pittsburgh Only: $9.99 Sale: $7.99 Add Items to CartQty: Add to Cart . Add to Wishlist| Add to Compare.ShippingEconomy Ground Shipping available.Availability: In stockLeaves the warehouse in 1-2 business days.Quick OverviewTube Bending Pliers Customer Rating: Be the first to review the Pittsburgh 95782Description of Pittsburgh 95782 Custom-fit brake line tubing without kinks or awkward bends.■Works on 3/16" and 1/4" tubing■Easily align, bend and adjust tubing■Drop-forged carbon steel■Comfort gripsOverall dimensions: 9-1/8" L x 2-5/16" W . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Palmer Posted September 9, 2010 Share #11 Posted September 9, 2010 Helpful (I hope) hint. One of the best tools you can have in your tool box is a pair of the small Vice Grips with fresh grippy pads. These work great judiciously applied to the hex fittings on brake lines and assembly screws on SUs (bowls and domes) to just break them loose. Standard wrenches will take it from there. It's called GET A GRIP ON THINGS!!I'm sure they'll work on other things where Magilla Gorilla at the plant was having a good day so ecperiment around your Z...... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlc240z Posted September 9, 2010 Share #12 Posted September 9, 2010 Say hello to my little friend! "Borrowed" from my father's tool box about 25 years ago. Guaranteed to work on ANY stuck nut, fitting, caliper bolt. Might chew it up a little, (pre-treating with PBblaster helps tremendously) but definitely worth a try. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37005-hard-line-to-wheel-cylinders/#findComment-330461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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