Re: IML: imperial brake problem - 60-62

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

I believe that 3/16 is the correct size. Classic Tube has a  kit available 
for 60-62, although the front to rear line is way longer then it is supposed 
to be.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kenyon Wills" <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 9:57 PM
Subject: Re: IML: imperial brake problem - 60-62


> I don't remember what size I used.
>
>  I took a sample of what was in there to the parts store and matched it 
> to generic stock.  Had to splice two lengths together to let the  desired 
> length, and plugged the hole that the rear used to go into in  the brass 
> distribution block.  I remember being more focused on  the correct 
> termination sizes than anything.
>
>  There are photos on my 1960 story on the website.  I also had to  step 
> down the outlets on the side of the MC as they were too large.
>
>  Car sits incomplete and the brakes have only been used on the driveway so 
> far.  Worked great there.
>
>  -K
>
>
> Duckie26626@xxxxxxx wrote:          Hi to All;  I switched my 63 
> Southampton to a Dual Circuit Master   Cylinder Last Year at the Beginning 
> of the Summer season. I got a BAD one.    I didn't figure it out until I 
> found a Puddle of Brake Fluid under it Last   Month. The Rear Reservoir 
> was nearly empty. It had Drained out the   Back & Down the Front of the 
> Power Booster.  I got Another   Brand M/C & Will be Installing it Shortly. 
> Question: Has Any one Replaced   the Brake Line to the Rear Axle in a 
> 60-62?  If So What Size line Did You   Use ?   3/16 or 1/4?
>  Thanks & Happy Imperialing.
>  Dave V.
>
>
>
>
> Kenyon Wills




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