Gary Z

I am removing my stock 10-bolt in preparation for installation of a Moser 12-bolt. I want to disconnect and cap the rear brake line at the point where the hard line connects to the flex line to the axle housing. There is a male flare fitting at this point and I want to temporarily cap it with the appropriate female fitting. I don’t know how to specify the type and size fitting needed.

Thanks, Gary

Cal

iTrader: (1)

I just put a soft plastic cap over it when I did that. You will need to bleed the brake system when you are done anyway. Some auto parts stores sell a variety pack of these caps and there is usually one that will fit everything including the fuel lines.

Gary Z

Thanks Cal, I’ll look for the plastic caps. I knew I would need to bleed the brakes but I want to avoid siphoning my system dry like I did the last time I worked on my gears.

Cal

iTrader: (1)

Right. They are made out of that plastic that looks like it was formed by something being dipped in the stuff. Usually each size is a different color.

Gary Z

I found several sizes of neoprene caps at Kragen. The ones that work best are 3/16 inch ID and about one inch long. If you slide back the male fitting, they slip over the flare and seal nicely. Thanks again for the suggestion.

Cal

iTrader: (1)

Yeah that's true, the black neoprene ones work great as well.