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Old May 5, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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my 89 f150 has 2 diff size brake linr fitting on the end of the flex hose. what size are theses and do the wheel cylinders match??

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Old May 5, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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One side is a 3/16" NPT, the other side is 1/4" NPT...only Ford knows why it's that way. Weatherhead p/n 7818 is a brass adapter that will let you use 3/16" line on the side with the 1/4" thread. And yes, the wheel cylinders are 3/16".

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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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awesome appreciate the info i will find the adapter thought i had to buy a diff line for that side.
 
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