hydroboost fittings
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Burning Brakes
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From: Mesa AZ
hydroboost fittings
i can't find a fitting to go from 6AN to the 1/4" male flare of the power steering control valve. what is everyone else with a hydroboost using when they make their own lines?
thanks
thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: belle plaine ks
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Burning Brakes
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From: Mesa AZ
found what i needed at summit. i went to a hydrualic shop with all of the the old fittings and they wanted $200 to attach new lines to them . 
so i just bought everything i needed to make them from high pressure braided stainless line for $135. i have all of the part numbers if anyone needs them
so i just bought everything i needed to make them from high pressure braided stainless line for $135. i have all of the part numbers if anyone needs them
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found what i needed at summit. i went to a hydrualic shop with all of the the old fittings and they wanted $200 to attach new lines to them . so i just bought everything i needed to make them from high pressure braided stainless line for $135. i have all of the part numbers if anyone needs them
so i just bought everything i needed to make them from high pressure braided stainless line for $135. i have all of the part numbers if anyone needs them
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Burning Brakes
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From: Mesa AZ
Part Number QTY
AER-FBM1122 3 ( 90* 6AN fitting)
AER-FBM1144 1 (3/8"male flare to 6AN (90*))
AER-FBM2608 1 (16mm to 6AN )
AER-FBM2609 1 (18m to 6AN )
AER-FBM2930 1 (7/16"-24 to 4AN )
AER-FCC0606 1 (6 ft of high pressure braided line)
EAR-991906ERL 1 (4AN to 6AN adapter)
EAR-915104ERL 1 (4AN coupling)
POWER STEERING PUMP --fbm1144----fcc0606----fbm1122----fbm2609---HYDROBOOST---fbm2608---fbm1122---fcc0606---fbm1122---991906erl---915104erl---fbm2930---POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE
don't quote me 100%. i've never hooked one up before ,but this is what i ordered and hope its all right.
AER-FBM1122 3 ( 90* 6AN fitting)
AER-FBM1144 1 (3/8"male flare to 6AN (90*))
AER-FBM2608 1 (16mm to 6AN )
AER-FBM2609 1 (18m to 6AN )
AER-FBM2930 1 (7/16"-24 to 4AN )
AER-FCC0606 1 (6 ft of high pressure braided line)
EAR-991906ERL 1 (4AN to 6AN adapter)
EAR-915104ERL 1 (4AN coupling)
POWER STEERING PUMP --fbm1144----fcc0606----fbm1122----fbm2609---HYDROBOOST---fbm2608---fbm1122---fcc0606---fbm1122---991906erl---915104erl---fbm2930---POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE
don't quote me 100%. i've never hooked one up before ,but this is what i ordered and hope its all right.
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Pro
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From: Lantana TX
Part Number QTY
AER-FBM1122 3 ( 90* 6AN fitting)
AER-FBM1144 1 (3/8"male flare to 6AN (90*))
AER-FBM2608 1 (16mm to 6AN )
AER-FBM2609 1 (18m to 6AN )
AER-FBM2930 1 (7/16"-24 to 4AN )
AER-FCC0606 1 (6 ft of high pressure braided line)
EAR-991906ERL 1 (4AN to 6AN adapter)
EAR-915104ERL 1 (4AN coupling)
POWER STEERING PUMP --fbm1144----fcc0606----fbm1122----fbm2609---HYDROBOOST---fbm2608---fbm1122---fcc0606---fbm1122---991906erl---915104erl---fbm2930---POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE
don't quote me 100%. i've never hooked one up before ,but this is what i ordered and hope its all right.
AER-FBM1122 3 ( 90* 6AN fitting)
AER-FBM1144 1 (3/8"male flare to 6AN (90*))
AER-FBM2608 1 (16mm to 6AN )
AER-FBM2609 1 (18m to 6AN )
AER-FBM2930 1 (7/16"-24 to 4AN )
AER-FCC0606 1 (6 ft of high pressure braided line)
EAR-991906ERL 1 (4AN to 6AN adapter)
EAR-915104ERL 1 (4AN coupling)
POWER STEERING PUMP --fbm1144----fcc0606----fbm1122----fbm2609---HYDROBOOST---fbm2608---fbm1122---fcc0606---fbm1122---991906erl---915104erl---fbm2930---POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE
don't quote me 100%. i've never hooked one up before ,but this is what i ordered and hope its all right.
Great job..just hat I was looking for
Does this list included the one you mentioned in this post?
Last question.. Did you buy the kit from www.Hydratechbraking.com just no hoses? I want this really bad, but I feel like I am bending over paying over $500 when you can get them at the junkyard for $75 and rebuild them. Unfortunately, I am not that smart nor do I have the time to rebuild, so I have no choice.
It is not the money because it is well worth it, but knowing the mark up on these, I just can't spend it.
However, you took a lot of the guess work out of it and i am one step closer.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
I really suggest buying the kit from Hydratech if you have no experience making the lines. The cost is not a lot different, as Hydratech will sell that line kit, S/S braided, fit to your car, and ready to drop in, for $235. I got mine for $240 shipped, and I didn't have to mess with cutting the lines, the fittings, the sizes, nothing. Dropped right in. They came with instructions, and were a snap.
Once I got my Hydro, which I did all myself, I toyed with the idea of making my own lines or just having a shop make them for me. In the end, it was not a lot more expensive to just buy them, and I not only saved a lot of time, but effort. They have all the top notch craftsmanship you can expect from leaders in the after market braking industry.
I suggest the lines if making them on your own doesn't sound appealing.
Anyone wanting more info on Hydro, PM me, as I have a good collection of information in a ZIP folder that I can mail to anyone looking to upgrade to Hydro.
Once I got my Hydro, which I did all myself, I toyed with the idea of making my own lines or just having a shop make them for me. In the end, it was not a lot more expensive to just buy them, and I not only saved a lot of time, but effort. They have all the top notch craftsmanship you can expect from leaders in the after market braking industry.
I suggest the lines if making them on your own doesn't sound appealing.
Anyone wanting more info on Hydro, PM me, as I have a good collection of information in a ZIP folder that I can mail to anyone looking to upgrade to Hydro.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,235
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From: Mesa AZ
Great job..just hat I was looking for
Does this list included the one you mentioned in this post?
Last question.. Did you buy the kit from www.Hydratechbraking.com just no hoses? I want this really bad, but I feel like I am bending over paying over $500 when you can get them at the junkyard for $75 and rebuild them. Unfortunately, I am not that smart nor do I have the time to rebuild, so I have no choice.
It is not the money because it is well worth it, but knowing the mark up on these, I just can't spend it.
However, you took a lot of the guess work out of it and i am one step closer.
Does this list included the one you mentioned in this post?
Last question.. Did you buy the kit from www.Hydratechbraking.com just no hoses? I want this really bad, but I feel like I am bending over paying over $500 when you can get them at the junkyard for $75 and rebuild them. Unfortunately, I am not that smart nor do I have the time to rebuild, so I have no choice.
It is not the money because it is well worth it, but knowing the mark up on these, I just can't spend it.
However, you took a lot of the guess work out of it and i am one step closer.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
Likes: 15
From: Columbia Missouri
It really is pretty easy, but they usually run $50 plus. The cheaper ones are usually higher mileage units, and you never have a clue how it's gonna react once installed. I have never seen a failed one, but I have heard of them a few times.The threading can be tricky too.
Pro
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From: Lantana TX
I really suggest buying the kit from Hydratech if you have no experience making the lines. The cost is not a lot different, as Hydratech will sell that line kit, S/S braided, fit to your car, and ready to drop in, for $235. I got mine for $240 shipped, and I didn't have to mess with cutting the lines, the fittings, the sizes, nothing. Dropped right in. They came with instructions, and were a snap.
Once I got my Hydro, which I did all myself, I toyed with the idea of making my own lines or just having a shop make them for me. In the end, it was not a lot more expensive to just buy them, and I not only saved a lot of time, but effort. They have all the top notch craftsmanship you can expect from leaders in the after market braking industry.
I suggest the lines if making them on your own doesn't sound appealing.
Anyone wanting more info on Hydro, PM me, as I have a good collection of information in a ZIP folder that I can mail to anyone looking to upgrade to Hydro.
Once I got my Hydro, which I did all myself, I toyed with the idea of making my own lines or just having a shop make them for me. In the end, it was not a lot more expensive to just buy them, and I not only saved a lot of time, but effort. They have all the top notch craftsmanship you can expect from leaders in the after market braking industry.
I suggest the lines if making them on your own doesn't sound appealing.
Anyone wanting more info on Hydro, PM me, as I have a good collection of information in a ZIP folder that I can mail to anyone looking to upgrade to Hydro.
Any good pictures of the setup
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Burning Brakes
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From: Mesa AZ
[QUOTE=chris75stingray;1559482138]Part Number QTY
AER-FBM1122 3 ( 90* 6AN fitting)
AER-FBM1144 1 (3/8"male flare to 6AN (90*))
AER-FBM2608 1 (16mm to 6AN )
AER-FBM2609 1 (18m to 6AN )
AER-FBM2930 1 (7/16"-24 to 4AN )
AER-FCC0606 1 (6 ft of high pressure braided line)
EAR-991906ERL 1 (4AN to 6AN adapter)
EAR-915104ERL 1 (4AN coupling)
EAR-921104ERL 2 ( 90* 4AN coupler)
POWER STEERING PUMP --fbm1144----fcc0606----fbm1122----fbm2609---HYDROBOOST---fbm2608---fbm1122---fcc0606---fbm1122---991906erl---915104erl---921104ERL---921104ERL---fbm2930---POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE
i got the fittings today and found a problem. the way i had the fittings coming off of the pscv, they were stacked too high and wouldn't clear the frame. so i found 2 90* 4AN fittings in my garage and put them on top of the control valve. now it follows the stock return line perfectly.
the bold lettering in the list and diagram are the changes i made. hopefully i haven't confused the h**l out of any body and since this post is bs without pics, here yah go-
AER-FBM1122 3 ( 90* 6AN fitting)
AER-FBM1144 1 (3/8"male flare to 6AN (90*))
AER-FBM2608 1 (16mm to 6AN )
AER-FBM2609 1 (18m to 6AN )
AER-FBM2930 1 (7/16"-24 to 4AN )
AER-FCC0606 1 (6 ft of high pressure braided line)
EAR-991906ERL 1 (4AN to 6AN adapter)
EAR-915104ERL 1 (4AN coupling)
EAR-921104ERL 2 ( 90* 4AN coupler)
POWER STEERING PUMP --fbm1144----fcc0606----fbm1122----fbm2609---HYDROBOOST---fbm2608---fbm1122---fcc0606---fbm1122---991906erl---915104erl---921104ERL---921104ERL---fbm2930---POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE
i got the fittings today and found a problem. the way i had the fittings coming off of the pscv, they were stacked too high and wouldn't clear the frame. so i found 2 90* 4AN fittings in my garage and put them on top of the control valve. now it follows the stock return line perfectly.
the bold lettering in the list and diagram are the changes i made. hopefully i haven't confused the h**l out of any body and since this post is bs without pics, here yah go-
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Good find, good fix, and great pic. Good job.
Just so anyone else knows...the end of the stock line that goes into the steering control valve can be cut, flared, and adapted to a 6an fitting that's already on the end of the S/S line. A hydraulic shop suggested that and it's even something you can do yourself.
Just so anyone else knows...the end of the stock line that goes into the steering control valve can be cut, flared, and adapted to a 6an fitting that's already on the end of the S/S line. A hydraulic shop suggested that and it's even something you can do yourself.
Team Owner
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From: Orange Park Florida
Sorry guys, guess I been around too long, I don't really see the problem....I used the junkyard lines from whatever vechicle the HB came out of, and then spliced the metal lines together with brass 3/8 plumginb compression unions....like under your kitchen/bath sink....common everyday HD/Lowes items....cut to match up and route accordingly.....
I even used them for the rack install done some 5 years ago, not a failure so far, and then when the HB went in...rerouted everything, and not a problems so far.....fail to see spending brazillion bux on custom hoses, when common as hell even NEW 40-60 buck lines can do the job just fine....use your IMAGINATIONS.....
I even used them for the rack install done some 5 years ago, not a failure so far, and then when the HB went in...rerouted everything, and not a problems so far.....fail to see spending brazillion bux on custom hoses, when common as hell even NEW 40-60 buck lines can do the job just fine....use your IMAGINATIONS.....
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Good find, good fix, and great pic. Good job.
Just so anyone else knows...the end of the stock line that goes into the steering control valve can be cut, flared, and adapted to a 6an fitting that's already on the end of the S/S line. A hydraulic shop suggested that and it's even something you can do yourself.
Just so anyone else knows...the end of the stock line that goes into the steering control valve can be cut, flared, and adapted to a 6an fitting that's already on the end of the S/S line. A hydraulic shop suggested that and it's even something you can do yourself.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
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From: Columbia Missouri
There are two pressure lines associated with Hydroboost. One that goes from the pump to the Hydro and one that goes from the Hydro to the valve. That valve fitting was the hard part to find. For a long time the only place it could be found was at Hydratech. You can either use the end of the stock line and make one, or find that fitting. In any other car, where there is no valve that pressure out line would go to a gear box and not the valve.