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Quarterwave

Brake Line Fasteners

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to find some of the fasteners that secure the brakes lines to the frame rails back towards the rear of the vehicle.

I looked here: http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/fasteners--illustrations.html , but couldn't find what I was looking for, and same for an internet search.

Part of the fastener clips through a small pre-drilled hole(s) in the frame, while the other part clips around the line.

Mine are brittle and when I was cleaning some dried clay off my frame the other weekend, some broke off.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

1985 Ford F150, 2WD.
351 H.O Windsor, aluminum heads
Cam: Lift = .496''/.520'' Duration @ .050: 224°/234°
C6 Transmission
6" Rough Country Lift
33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrains
15x10" Pro Comp Rims

85lebaront2

Re: Brake Line Fasteners

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Good luck on it, I went through the same thing on Darth, Here is a picture of a couple of the ones I was searching for:

The one with 3 smaller clamps I believe is the one the Ford dealer in Newport News found for me.

Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

Gary Lewis

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You can see the clips and fasteners and their part numbers here on the Overall tab: Driveline/Brakes. But that doesn't mean you can find them. We really need to find a source. Or, start making them via 3D printing?

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

FuzzFace2

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I don't think mine looked like the ones pictured.
IIRC they were flat like with the line indent on the side that went to the frame and the arrow on that same side.
The lines went to the inside of the rail then the clamps went and held lines in place with the arrow thru the hole in the frame.
I also think mine came in 2 & 3 line holders.

I take it you checked with LMC, NPD, and Jeff's grave yard?
Maybe Dorman products has something?
I don't know if any of the older cars use the same type of holders so may want to check that route also.
Dave ----

Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100

85lebaront2

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Here is what my K-car took, and here is what I was able to find to replace them.

Original:

Replacement:

I mounted them in pairs due to the dual rear lines (dual diagonal system)

One good thing about living in a rural area with water on both sides, the independent jobbers carry parts for farm equipment and marine use.

Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

Rembrant

Re: Brake Line Fasteners

85lebaront2 wrote

Here is what my K-car took, and here is what I was able to find to replace them.

That is exactly what I intend to do with mine.

I recently removed all of the factory white plastic ones like pictured above so I could sand/paint my frame.

I'm using the metal/rubber clamps on a single bolt, just like you did.

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

Whisler

Re: Brake Line Fasteners

I just used a zip-tie with a head too large to pass through the hole, slipped the end of the zip-tie through the hole, around the line and back through the hole and connected the 2 ends as normal.

God Bless
Whisler

Frankenstein: 1989 F250 4X4, C-6, Hurst Pro-Matic 2 shifter, carbed '84 351W, Edelbrock manifold, Edlbrock AVS, DS2 ignition, 3G alternator, JBA shorty headers, no cats, dual exhaust with H pipe.

Quarterwave

Re: Brake Line Fasteners

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Thanks everyone.

I'll take a pic of what mine are like this weekend when there is daylight before I get home from work.

FuzzFace2

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Quarterwave wrote

Thanks everyone.

I'll take a pic of what mine are like this weekend when there is daylight before I get home from work.

I will try and do the same of mine as it looks like different years used different types.
Dave ----

Steve83

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Gary Lewis wrote

You can see the clips and fasteners... But that doesn't mean you can find them. We really need to find a source.

Have you tried https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/ ?

I've bought from them on Amazon & maybe eBay.

Gary Lewis

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Steve - I did try Clips and Fasteners, but couldn't find them with them. Nor several other places where I searched. But thanks for the idea.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

FuzzFace2

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Sorry I am late with the picture but here this is what my 81's had.

The smaller line on the bottom is rear brake line.
The larger line is the fuel line from the tank valve just out of the picture to the left.

That line close in the picture is the speedo cable and you can see it goes up to another type clamp that is also holding the wires going to the rear of the truck.
Dave ----

Gary Lewis

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Dave - If you have those pieces loose look them over for markings. We may get a clue that way.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile