Rear Brake hose location

[mustangman1974]

Ok I asked this a while back. Any well the paint isn't dry on the shroud yet, so back to the last project.

Where does the rear rubber brake hose mount to on a dual exhaust?

My car is orginally a single and the rubber hose is connected on the drivers side tube with the vent hose block combo. Which for the life of me will not come off.

So are there any pics? suggestiosn on locations? Also is the body mount in the same place?

 

[TOM B]

The block is threaded into the axle, The hose is about 2 inches longer,at least mine is, and is mounted to the left of the exhaust pipe. I installed a clip to keep it away from the pipe better, The breather hose from the axle gets pushed into the corner hole of the shock crossmember.

 

[mustangman1974]

Ok so I need to remove the orginal distribution block and connect the new block with the vent fitting on the axle?

Next question have you ever replaced the F-R brake line? if so which end is which I do not have the slightes clue.

 

[BarnStang]

The hose is different between single and duel ex. The duel ex hose has a longer bracket and curls around the axel tube to the front. If you order brake lines for a duel ex car they meet up with the distro block nicly. The front to back line really only goes in one way. On the V8 car it runs on the outside of the frame rail in the front where the 6 cyl car runs on the inside all the way up. Just did a 6 to 8 duel ex set of lines. I have two of those special rear hoses and still can't find either one...

 

[mustangman1974]

well I gave up back then, but I need new back brakes so I am bound and determined to install my new rear brake lines. I figured out the new axle combo, but now I am trying to figure out the new location for the bracket that attaches to the floor pan. It seems mine is spot welded in place. IS that the same location?

I noticed the part numbers are different for the front to rear lines between dual and single. However, I cannot find that bracket for sale anywhere.

Also, are front bearings wheel bearings supposed to be move a little in and out?

 

[BarnStang]

I have drilled the spot welds on the bracket and moved it over, and reattached it. If you have original floor pans, there are enlongated dimples where the bracket goes for the dual ex style brake line. Facing the rear of the car, the bracket would go about 4-6 inches to the left-closer to the drivers side rear wheel. When you lay the brake line in, you will see where the line ends up over there. It's not super critical.
I also was not clear in my previous post. I was refering to the FUEL line where I said the 6 cyl runs on the inside of the frame at the front, and the V8 crosses over and runs on the outside at the front. You will need to drill a couple holes (maybe) to attach the retaining clips up front.

I have never looked to buy that bracket. Just cut it off and reattach it.

Front wheel bearings. You should not be able to move the wheel back and forth...there should be very little play. Are the castle nuts snug on the spindle? I have run accross situations where the wrong bearings were installed and the hub does not tighten up on the bearings properly. Should be a good solid fit. Do not over tighten.

 

[mushaus]

When I converted mine a couple years back I followed instructions on the K.A.R. Mustang site. Here is the address: http://www.karmustang.com/dual_exhaust_conversion.php

 

[BornInAFord]

NPD sells the dual exhaust bracket for 65-66. It's about $7. The F to R brake line is different in that the bracket is moved over towards the driver's side a few inches so the line is a bit longer after the last bend. You can just relocate the stock single exhaust bracket and bend the existing line to fit if you have to, though. The hose to the rear axle is also different and costs $40-50 instead of the single's $20. I'm thinking that maybe the braided SS sleeved hose from Russell may not be that bad...On sale, no less! I think NPD also sells a Russell-specific dual exhaust brake brake line bracket.
Daniel

 

[truck90278]

If you go to the KAR Mustang website, they have an article regarding relocating the bracket. It is moved ~10 or so inchs towards the outside of the vehicle. There is an indentation in the floor pan for the dual exhaust brake line bracket. It will require a new line from the MC

 

[mustangman1974]

I looked at the KAR webpage. I thought I could get it done, but it friggen rain.misted all day. Not a good day to redo my brake lines. I guess it will sit on blocks for a day or two until I can get to it again. I looked and I do not see a dimple. Being a 6t4 1/2 260 v-8 might have something to do with that. I am just planning on starting up front and running it back to where the line ends. I will say PB pentrating oil is the S$%t broke loose that damn breather, and brake tube line without a problem.