1967 Cougar early (build dec '66)
was 4 wheel manual brakes converted to power front disc.
got a brake line kit from inlinetube and can’t see to figure out what goes where? their customer service is useless. given that i’m changing from drum to disc I know the lines will be different and dependent on the conversion kit I’m using but can’t see to even get them close.
The right front line kinda fits but is short? am I supposed to coupler one of the smaller pieces to it to reach the caliper hose? doesn’t seem to fit though, the rear long line is close so prob make that work.
The pic I have posted here was pulled from WCCC. If someone knows which piece go where please reply.
thanks!
Mark
You don’t say which setup you went with.
The prop/residual valve is in the rear of the car just front of the bracket that holds the axle hose. This line is the shortest w/ a 90 bend. Longest line then connects.
The line w/ spring like wrap is the axle housing line.
Bottom line in pic is across the firewall to the pass side.
2 lines for Master cyl & then others possibly to the front brake hoses.
Hope this helps.
I recall the early vs late has the line under the steering column vs over it… or vice versa
Thanks for the reply. I meant to post this picture which a few of the lines I can identify.
Good to know on the short bent line.
Mark
I think part of the confusion stems from the front brake hose bracket. Drum and disc cars used different brackets. You probably have a setup like this (the image is rotated - not sure why):
If you chose to swap to disc front brake lines, you’ll also need to buy and install brackets like this:
The bracket holes should already be there.
It all depends on what year front brakes you are trying to install. To keep it short why not just say what they are?
Thanks for the reply. yes you are right on… i just found out the bracket is in a different location so that’s definitely part of the issue. This particular kit mounts the calipers towards the front of the rotor. I’m guessing stock disc calipers mount toward the rear the thus my hose doesn’t reach the line. I think those two issues explain my problem. I’m just going to make my own lines and return the kit.
thanks again for the info!
Mark