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496dart
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where can i buy a "T" to combine my front brake lines? what size holes do i need?
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bbscamp
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Not sure what you're trying to do...but any store that carries aeroquip or similar fittings will have what you need. DON"T use compression fittings..only double flares....
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68S
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I would think most auto parts places would have brake line tees in stock, they are a pretty common piece. I believe most Mopars have 3/16” line but if I were you I would measure the line on the car before heading out to the parts store. These cars are old now and who knows what a previous owner may have done.
Pat
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496dart
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Im just needing a t to combine my fronts--i havre the summit prop valve now. Aeroquip fittings? in Des moines , Iowa ?? hahha........speed shops are LONG gone here.....I have to buy 90 % of my stuff from Summit .  You should see the looks on the faces of the KIDS at the local Oreilly/ Advance auto.......If im not ordering a Coffee can muffler or big wing for a Honda Civic..........they are dumbfounded. A typical day : The oreilly computer did NOT list a 440 as an option for a charger ! I had to explain there were thousands of 440's made from 67-78 . The guy behind the counter didnt really care......or didnt believe me .  I remember the old days when the parts store idiots only knew "camaro" and "Nova" and "350" . Now its Fart can muffler---3 foot wing---etc... 
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DiamondJim
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Find a NAPA and locate one of the old guys. NAPA can get anything. -Jim ><>
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Are you looking to go with AN fitting or just double flare standard brake lines? If it is just double flare you can get them anywhere. Typically they are 3/16" lines and a T should be available at O'Reilley or Napa. Not familiar with the Summit Prop valve size I would think they are 1/8" pipe and adapters to go from 1/8" pipe(or whatever size it is)to 3/16 double flare are also available at Napa, Oreilley etc.
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496dart
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Just standard brake lines- -i will hit Napa on Tuesday.
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OK--i get to put away my wallet ---- FINALLY !!! $$$  Just before i installed the Summit prop valve i decided to fire up the air compressor and blow air thru the lines to make sure........... Low and behold.....NO air coming out the rear brake lines........  So, somethings clogged somewhere. I went ahead and took ALL of the crap off and ran air thru it. I found the culprit . The rubber line that goes to the little Y -block on the axle tube. CLOGGED. I assume brake fluid reacts with the rubber if its sitting for 15 years ?? I had to soak it and run a pick thru it several times before this big glob of TAR shot out ! I never would of thought this was my problem . well i guess its 2007....and clogging/corrosion happens over time. Oh , and i did take apart my prop valve and clean the crap out of it , 
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Crazy68Dart
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OK--i get to put away my wallet ---- FINALLY !!! $$$  Just before i installed the Summit prop valve i decided to fire up the air compressor and blow air thru the lines to make sure........... Low and behold.....NO air coming out the rear brake lines........  So, somethings clogged somewhere. I went ahead and took ALL of the crap off and ran air thru it. I found the culprit . The rubber line that goes to the little Y -block on the axle tube. CLOGGED. I assume brake fluid reacts with the rubber if its sitting for 15 years ?? I had to soak it and run a pick thru it several times before this big glob of TAR shot out ! I never would of thought this was my problem . well i guess its 2007....and clogging/corrosion happens over time. Oh , and i did take apart my prop valve and clean the crap out of it ,  I would be very tempted to replace the rubber lines, if they were clogged. Brake fluid is nasty stuff, and it will break down the rubber components over time. I have had it occur on multiple occasions where the rubber line turns into a one way valve, brake fluid goes in when the pedal is pressed, but does not come back out, hence, locking up the caliper.
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darto
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"Aeroquip fittings? in Des moines, Iowa ?? "
I have found a few parts like this at tractor repair shops and True Value stores. They sometimes have a cabinet of fittings. My first choice is NAPA, though.
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