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3/28/2023 12:39 PM  #1


2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

I have to make all new brake lines and since I have the hydroboost/calipers from a 2003 cobra.  I figured why not use all late model stuff.  Do I just buy a box of 10mm nuts for the tube ends?  If that is even the size I need.  I can buy the front and back braided lines as a kit, a roll of tubing and then I think all I need is the line nuts.

 

3/28/2023 12:51 PM  #2


Re: 2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

Just verify what kind you need.
Bubble or inverted flare.

 

3/28/2023 1:14 PM  #3


Re: 2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

What I’ve read is it should be double flare.  I can’t recall if I have the double flaring tool or not.  Need to check.  I guess I could buy one 10mm at the parts store and see if it fits everything. 

Here’s what I would like to buy for the flexible lines.
https://www.americanmuscle.com/russell-brake-kit-9904cobra.html

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3/28/2023 1:17 PM  #4


Re: 2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

Is the NiCopp tubing ok to use?  I’ve never worked with anything other than steel tubing for the brake lines.   Replaced a lot of lines when I lived in Ohio.  Salted roads would eat the lines up.

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3/28/2023 2:09 PM  #5


Re: 2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

NiCopp is great stuff. I used it to make all the lines on my car. Super easy to bend and flare and had no leaks at all.

 

3/28/2023 6:01 PM  #6


Re: 2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

I used Inline Tube for my stainless flexible lines.
Reasonably priced and they also have stuff listed on Flea Bay.
They have various different kits too for large projects.


From personal experience, pay attention to listing as sold individually or in pairs.
Another tip, don’t necessarily look for Mustang.
I found the lengths I needed actually listed for GM and Jeep.
They were also DOT rated.

Last edited by Nos681 (3/28/2023 7:44 PM)

 

3/28/2023 9:01 PM  #7


Re: 2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

Cobra front brake factory hoses use 3/16” tubing but one side has 3/8” threads and the other side has 7/16” threads on the car body end. If using generic hoses, you can make them both have normal 3/8” SAE threads


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3/29/2023 6:05 AM  #8


Re: 2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

MS wrote:

Cobra front brake factory hoses use 3/16” tubing but one side has 3/8” threads and the other side has 7/16” threads on the car body end. If using generic hoses, you can make them both have normal 3/8” SAE threads

 
I wonder if the braided lines that came with the R&C MII setup will work.  I still have the brand new MII brake parts.

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3/29/2023 8:36 AM  #9


Re: 2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

I updated to a Hydroboost system on my 65, and invested in a bubble-flair tool (I already had a double-flair tool), I used Copper-Nickle tubing (these old hands can’t bend SS tubing like I used to!)  I bought the tubing locally, and some fittings, etc. from Classic Tube and Inline Tube.  Also, “Pure Choice Motorsports” offers fittings for unique applications.


65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
 

3/29/2023 9:09 AM  #10


Re: 2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

Cobra hose routing. For best results, the hard lines need to terminate along the frame directly under the center of the UCA.




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3/29/2023 9:23 AM  #11


Re: 2003 cobra brake lines and fittings?

Some good information that will get started in the direction.

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