Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-16-2023, 07:21 PM
Dave73TA's Avatar
Dave73TA Dave73TA is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Conn
Posts: 206
Default Rear brake lines .

I have a 73 firebird .Cant figure out where splitter block mounts .Where i think it mounts the hose isnt long enough .And if i mount it on diff in the upper bolt .The left brake line isn t long enough .And the right is to long .Rear isnt à 73 .Unknown year .Car in on stands on the frame .
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	20230716_191129.jpg
Views:	49
Size:	30.2 KB
ID:	616199  

  #2  
Old 07-16-2023, 07:24 PM
Dave73TA's Avatar
Dave73TA Dave73TA is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Conn
Posts: 206
Default

Second pic .
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	20230716_191205.jpg
Views:	46
Size:	44.5 KB
ID:	616200  

  #3  
Old 07-16-2023, 08:30 PM
mgarblik mgarblik is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 6,109
Default

Here are a couple pics from a 1973 Firebird assembly manual. Sorry they are not very good. May help.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	brake line 1.jpg
Views:	34
Size:	56.2 KB
ID:	616201   Click image for larger version

Name:	brake line 2.jpg
Views:	36
Size:	94.7 KB
ID:	616202  

  #4  
Old 07-16-2023, 08:42 PM
Sirrotica's Avatar
Sirrotica Sirrotica is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Catawba Ohio
Posts: 7,227
Default

The F body cars had hoses that were maybe just long enough, or maybe just a little too short. If you let the rear axle dangle, they sometimes pulled the hose out of the crimp on the block.

You'd be doing yourself a favor to find one an inch or 2 longer than the OEM length.

I owned a 76 that I let the rear axle dangle, pulling the hose out of the crimp on the block. By the same token I've seen ones too long that rubbed a hole in the rubber hose. You have to hit the happy medium and make sure when at ride height it isn't rubbing on something else.

__________________
Brad Yost
1973 T/A (SOLD)
2005 GTO
1984 Grand Prix

100% Pontiacs in my driveway!!! What's in your driveway?

If you don't take some of the RACETRACK home with you, Ya got cheated

The Following User Says Thank You to Sirrotica For This Useful Post:
  #5  
Old 07-16-2023, 09:21 PM
Dave73TA's Avatar
Dave73TA Dave73TA is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Conn
Posts: 206
Default

Thanks for the reply guys .It is hanging at its maximum .With stands under frame .I am thinking of getting à longer hose .Just have to find one 1 1/2 to 2 inches longer .And yes all the hoses are tight .Even the fronts .

Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:31 PM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017