[gtobird]

So I have an original 4 piston disc brake setup that I am installing on my 68 bird (rebuilt calipers). I made my way through the stages of what fits and what doesn't fit. The one thing I left is getting the correct front disc brake rubber hoses and brackets.

To anyone that has an original factory setup on their Bird and has replaced the hoses, can you tell me what shape the metal ends are that go through the brackets? I believe the caliper end is round with a flat cut into it (D-shape) and that mates with a bracket that is currently being sold as a 68 GTO bracket. (link shown below to what those look like).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/68-GTO-Front...9R2yS4&vxp=mtr


If all of the above is correct, what is the shape on the other end of the hose and what is the shape of the cutout in the frame bracket? Below is a link to frame brackets being sold as drum / disc brake hose brackets for a 68 Bird. Note that they have a numerous pointed star shape on the cutout. Is that correct or should they have a "D" shape cutout, or possibly a hex cutout? These brackets look like a generic piece that is being marketed as a "one size fits all" approach to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/67-74-Drum-D...xXEPyn&vxp=mtr

If anyone has pictures of the correct hoses and frame bracket, I would appreciate seeing them. Below is a link to some images of what are supposed to be the correct brackets, but on the frame bracket I can't tell what the shape of the hole is. You can see that the overall bracket shape does not match the bracket currently being sold for this application. Also, you can see that the brake hose bracket that mounts on the caliper matches the shape of the GTO bracket currently being sold

http://1967firebird.atwebpages.com/f...ton_brakes.php

Thanks for your help.

OJ

[Hammered]

Found some more pics for you

[Hammered]

A higher res version shows D shape on the frame side. Drum left/disc right.

[gtobird]

Originally Posted by Hammered

A higher res version shows D shape on the frame side. Drum left/disc right.

I couldn't make out the "D" shape on the bracket from the website. Thanks for pointing it out.

[Hammered]

The reproduction hoses I got from Ames many years ago were a tad too short so you might try the GTO reproductions and see how they fit lengthwise.

[gtobird]

Originally Posted by Hammered

The reproduction hoses I got from Ames many years ago were a tad too short so you might try the GTO reproductions and see how they fit lengthwise.

I have an original GTO hose (in terrible condition). It has the D shape on one end and the hex on the other end, so it wouldn't fit an original Firebird bracket.

[Donovan]

Cool topic and great details, Hammered!

[gtobird]

Just to let you you all know, earlier this week I came across a guy who removed and was selling the original disc brake setup off of a 68 Bird. Most of it was in sad shape. I did however buy the calipers as a core set for $50. They still had the original short brake lines and hoses attached to them. Indeed, the hoses were very short, about 10" and they do match the new one I bought locally for $10. Both ends have the "D" shape fitting. I only wish the guy had saved the frame brackets.

OJ

[TedRamAirII]

Did you see this catalog? it may have what you need? http://online.flipbuilder.com/wmmk/tjaq/#p=21

[gtobird]

Originally Posted by TedRamAirII

Did you see this catalog? it may have what you need? http://online.flipbuilder.com/wmmk/tjaq/#p=21

I'm...............wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy beyond this. I've personally talked with these guys several times, both on the phone and in person. They are nice people and I have bought lots of stuff from them that is correct for a Firebird, but they are listing Camaro parts in this case as Firebird parts, which I believe to be wrong. If you or anyone else including them proves me wrong, I would love to use their stuff (I already own these parts from them).

[TedRamAirII]

Originally Posted by gtobird

I'm...............wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy beyond this. I've personally talked with these guys several times, both on the phone and in person. They are nice people and I have bought lots of stuff from them that is correct for a Firebird, but they are listing Camaro parts in this case as Firebird parts, which I believe to be wrong. If you or anyone else including them proves me wrong, I would love to use their stuff (I already own these parts from them).

OK. I wondered if you knew about it. I remember your posts about brackets and came across these and thought these may work. Amazing how many parts out there claiming to be "correct" simply are NOT! If all fails you could just make them, they dont look complicated. Of course you need to know how they look, if yours are missing, and if Camaro parts are wrong, its hard to know what they really should be. You would "think" they would be the same? I mean, why would they make different parts for the same platform? Good Luck!