Info: Note on Ford brake-line fittings

As mentioned frequently on here, Ford often uses different size fittings
on brake lines to prevent assembly errors.

In some cases the threaded body is different size; in others, just the
'nut-head'.
There are thread adapters made for the former case, available at local
parts stores like KOI and NAPA. Some reason, not Autozone!
But dont worry about nuthead size if the threads fit.

EXCEPT:
I recently had a problem replacing a line into a rear ABS block where the
replacement fitting seemed 'loose' in the block socket. I didnt want to
reflare to use the original big-head fitting so I prayed. And it sealed
okay. (And yes, I checked that both it and the original fit a female
coupling)

HOWEVER - if you are splicing/flaring a line anyway as I will shortly to
replace rusted front-to rear lines, suggest you reuse the original nut.
DONT FORGET TO COUNT FITTINGS BEFORE YOU FLARE!!! Common 'ooops!'

Another hint:
Replacing a line, nut rusted solid? DONT fudge around, cut the line at
the nut and use a six-point socket. Flex line nut rusted solid? same
thing... not worth the hassle and odds are flex line will start leaking
soon anyway.

Also, Break loose bleeders with six point socket before using box wrench
during bleed. Saves your nerves.

--
been there done that

In article <Xns99E4452964B6pettyfogery RemoveThis @207.115.33.102>,
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|As mentioned frequently on here, Ford often uses different size fittings
|on brake lines to prevent assembly errors.
|

The last 5 years I've heard about alot more cars, from multiple
manufacturers, having rust out of brake lines. This is the northeast
USA. Is this happening because cars on are the road longer, the cars
are built with brakes lines made of lower quality material, poor owner
maintenance, quality of the brake fluid or more nasty stuff is being
used to melt snow and ice on the roads ?