Brake Part Needed: Front Axle Distribution Tee

[RallyRebel]

Spent about an hour with search looking for a parts source and wasn't successful, so early apologies if there are threads on this. Basically, took the deuce down the road to top off the newly sandblasted and repainted fuel tank when I lost the brakes on the way back. The front line went out and while removing it the rubber line to the axle came out too (fitting frozen). In removing the rubber line from the axle tee I found the threads were all buggered up, so I need to replace the tee. If anyone has one they'd like to part with or know which supplier might have these I'd appreciate it. Seems like finding 5/16" brake stuff is gettin' kinda hard at the local parts houses anymore.

 

[doghead]

I would think,your local Napa could get it overnight if they didn't have it instock.

 

[tie6044]

Are talking about the part that sits on top of the front diff that the two steel lines go into? I've got about 20 front axles that still have them on if you can't find one locally. I would think a local parts store should have one though.

 

[RallyRebel]

Are talking about the part that sits on top of the front diff that the two steel lines go into? I've got about 20 front axles that still have them on if you can't find one locally. I would think a local parts store should have one though.

Yup, that's the part! Basically a brass tee on a bracket mounted to the axle. It's item number 34 on the attached diagram. Local NAPA, at least three of them, has no clue. Then again, they've all got kids working there now that don't even know you can get stuff in 24V!

So, yeah, if you can part with a couple PM or post a number with shipping to 33880. It's about the only thing keeping me off the road and I don't want to have to make one.

 

[fkowalski1942]

Hello
I´m also looking for this tee, my deuce needs to the front and rear axle, where to find that?

Thanks in advanced

 

[zout]

Our NAPA has too lazy of personnel to look for simple stuff - when they see me head behind the counter after I walk in the door and head to the fittings bins they leave me along. First of all they know I am not going to steal from them and when I walk up to the counter after I have found my fittings I give them the part numbers.

Even then they give the look they do not want to cash out such a simple sale - but I do advise them of their attitude. Just gotta know where to look.

They use to tell me they did not carry it till I started looking in the drawers of the brake line parts bins.

 

[Srjeeper]

This should be the only place you need to look for all your hardware needs on most any truck..

McMaster-Carr

 

[Heavysteven]

It's double compression fitting FYI I think.

 

[Heavysteven]

This should be the only place you need to look for all your hardware needs on most any truck..

McMaster-Carr

We need a McMaster cross reference

 

[Heavysteven]

This one?

 

[shenkmen]

You could also check with your local hydraulic hose shop.

 

[yolner]

It's double compression fitting FYI I think.

I don't think you can use compression fittings on brake lines.

 

[gringeltaube]

I don't think you can use compression fittings on brake lines.

This one would be a 7/16-24 tpi female tee, SAE flare, brass. (For 1/4" double flared brake line, of course).
They are commercially available, but not exactly with that OEM (steel)bracket attached; so one would have to fabricate some kind of clamp to hold it in place...

G.

 

[Heavysteven]

Oops meant double flared

 

[roady]

Check with TNJ Murrary's. I have gotten some brake T's from them for my Deuce.

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