Another 5 lug conversion question...sorry

Aaron · Apr 21, 2004

OK. I am about to do the ever popular 5 lug conversion this weekend but I am trying to get all the parts together before I start on Saturday. I'm pretty sure I have everything figured out with the exception of 1 item (and I searched this forum and didn't find the answer. I know people get tired of the same questions time and time again).
Regarding the front brakes...I am using SN95 spindles, hubs, etc. I read that the Fox soft line mounting block has a tab that interferes with the SN95 caliper and will not allow it to mount. If I am using the SN95 soft lines then I supposedly need an adapter to mount them to the Fox hard lines. Where would I go for "adapters" to connect the SN95 soft lines to the Fox hard lines? Or is there a better way to go?
Help!!!

Aaron · Apr 21, 2004

come on....somebody should EASILY know this one...I've just never done it before and want to know up front what to expect.

AUBURN1111 · Apr 21, 2004

Only one side required an adapter I dont remember which one, I ordered it from Matt90GT(if thats the correct name).

GroverDill · Apr 21, 2004

www.diskbrakesrus.com

I got my custom SS lines from them. no adapter needed.

trbkrb · Apr 22, 2004

The passenger side requires an adapter since the hose is a smaller diameter on that side. Matt does sell them, but you can probably find one at a local auto parts store. I don't recall the exact size, but the adapter has like a 3/8" female flare on one side and a 1/4" male flare on the other. Just take the new and old soft lines and find a fitting that will go from the male fitting (on the car hard line) to the new soft line female fitting.

Shouldn't cost more than a few dollars.

Good luck!

Aaron · Apr 22, 2004

trbkrb said:
The passenger side requires an adapter since the hose is a smaller diameter on that side. Matt does sell them, but you can probably find one at a local auto parts store. I don't recall the exact size, but the adapter has like a 3/8" female flare on one side and a 1/4" male flare on the other. Just take the new and old soft lines and find a fitting that will go from the male fitting (on the car hard line) to the new soft line female fitting.

Shouldn't cost more than a few dollars.

Good luck!

Thank you VERY much for the info. Actually, I did try and e-mail Matt about what I need and he kinda blew me off. Just told me to read his website (I've done that 500 times so far going through instructions over and over). I'll check out the local Auto Zone/Pep Boys/National and see if I can find what I need. Once again- thanks for the info.

TenorPlayinGuy · Apr 19, 2006

You can get the adapter for the drivers side at www.50resto.com

Also on ebay and other sources.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=LRS-2078HDW 1&comp=LRS

Glaze · Apr 19, 2006

I had cut off the flare end and disposed of the adapter and purchased a new adapter at an auto parts store and rented the flaring tool.

Than i had a wild hair and redid all the lines cause i wanted to hide them....just need the tools.

Shakerhood · Apr 20, 2006

You could also buy a sweet set of stainless braided lines from Maximum Motorsports that dont require an adapter!

xherdlr · Apr 20, 2006

Shakerhood said:
You could also buy a sweet set of stainless braided lines from Maximum Motorsports that dont require an adapter!

Thats what I did....$79

Kelly

gruvee87vertgt · Apr 20, 2006

yeah, order them from Maximummotorsports.com.

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