Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Keith Webb]

Jacques, I've seen that joiner before too.

On the rear, yours is almost correct, but you'll see there is a threaded hole just under the spring on the axle which is for a securing clamp where the pipe should go. That way there is less risk of crushing the pipe when reversing.



I'll have a look at the FGT which is original, and which also means should be replaced for safety, the only major difference is where the rear line connects to the flexible hose - because the winch is in the way the mounting bracket is on the winch mount.

[Ganmain Tony]

Picture is of rear diff, right hand side. You can see brake line clip in the middle, which I have used since to correctly locate the brake line.

The other is that arrangement of the front brake lines posted by Jacques is in the manual.

My guess is they went to the simpler arrangement because it saves using one flex hose. War time material efficiency I would think.

[Grant Bowker]

I know you are discussing Fords and that in many ways Chevs are different. On Chevs, the 2 flex line setup on the front axle was the early one and the 3 line was the later. There is a Chev Service Bulletin listing the parts and procedures to make the change. I suspect the change was due to the longer lines from frame to wheel cylinder getting snagged on brush or tire chains. Also, the early lines (at least on Chevs) were held up by an arrangement of clips and springs inside the wheel well. If this was damaged or deleted in use or servicing I think the chances of damage would have gone up dramatically.

[Jacques Reed]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Jacques, I've seen that joiner before too.

On the rear, yours is almost correct, but you'll see there is a threaded hole just under the spring on the axle which is for a securing clamp where the pipe should go. That way there is less risk of crushing the pipe when reversing.

Hi Keith,

Thanks for your photo and info. Should have known you would have a photo of an original rear diff brake line setup!

I noticed that hole on the diff spring plate and laboriously removed the broken bolt and cleaned up the threads in it years ago. Had a hunch it may have clamped the brake lines but without any original to compare went by previous owners "artistic license" regarding the rear diff lines.

That joiner too was also used on the truck for the rear chassis brake line on the truck with the non-standard rear diff brake lines. I assumed it was done by the previous owner to make the 90 degree turn to the master cylinder easier. Can anyone confirm if those joiners were a standard fitment from the factory or a later civillian modification?

Anyway Bundy tubing is cheap so I might bend up a new set of rear lines based on your photo and other info here. Will be an expert in doing double flares by the time I am done!