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Stay Safe on the Road With Brake Fittings and Accessories

Brake lines and brake pipes play a vital role in a vehicle's braking system. Various variations of brake pipes and fittings are available on eBay, both used and new. Choosing the correct brake line fittings for your ride will enhance your driving safety and experience.

How do you pick the right size of brake line fittings for your car?

The most common brake line size is 3/16” and almost all vehicles will need this size. Other sizes are 1/4” and 7/16” brake pipe fittings. Vehicles from the 1950s and older are more likely to need the 1/4” size brake fittings. Since these fittings vary from each other, check the manufacturer’s site for details. Enter your vehicle model details or registration number, and the website will confirm the suitability of the brake fittings.

Brake pipe and brake line accessories

A vehicle’s braking system comprises of several components. You can find the following parts and accessories on eBay:

  • Brake pipe unions or brake pipe connector: These can be male or female singular in-line nuts, suitable for a 3-way or 5-way connections.
  • P Clips: These clips are to hold individual, twin, or triple brake pipes and are vehicle specific. Most are listed with the make they are suitable for and are available as single units and in sets.
  • Brake pipe: Replacement brake pipes often come in rolls of 25 ft lengths, often in copper and along with appropriate P-Clips. However, this varies with the manufacturer. So, check the manufacturer’s site for details.
  • Bleed screws: Available in metric and imperial sizes, the bleed screw allows fluid or air to be released from the brake line.
  • Kits: If you need a number of brake pipe fittings, many sellers are offering kits which include the most commonly used items such as brake pipe and cutter, m10 x 1.0 brake fitting (male and female unions), pipe bending tool, and pipe flaring kit. Check the manufacturer’s site for installation instructions.
What should you know about the materials in brake pipes and fittings?

The standard materials for brake fittings and pipes are stainless steel, nickel, and brass. The key determinant of the material to choose is the material used on the braking system of your vehicle. Using different materials increases the wear and tear of the brake lines and pipes. Other materials are soft steel with a plastic coating and a copper/nickel alloy, which is flexible and fairly rust-resistant.