Installation Instructions for SO-CAL Speed Shop Brake Line Kit

The SO-CAL Speed Shop disc front/drum rear Brake Line Kit has been engineered specifically for the SO-CAL Step-Boxed™ chassis. While it may be possible to “adjust” it to fit other ’32 chassis, we can not guarantee it. Installation of the kit can be easily carried out using regular shop tools. Each piece of stainless line is tagged for placement and if you follow these step-by-step instructions the job can be easily completed in a couple of hours. 

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the fittings until you have trial-fitted all the lines and located and installed the line clamps.

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STEP 1: Begin by installing the “fixed” components, the master cylinder and the Wilwood proportioning valve. A bracket for the master cylinder and a boss for the proportioning valve are part of the SO-CAL Step-Boxed™ chassis package. Hardware for the proportioning valve is included and it should be mounted with the handle pointing downward, towards the ground for easy adjustment after the car is completed.STEP 2: Place the template against your dash to determine the position for your new insert.STEP 3: Install the blue (2 psi) Wildwood residual valve using the included brass fittings.STEP 4: Install the next piece of line. Remember to run it through the hole in the top of the engine mount.STEP 5: Install the brass Tee junctionSTEP 6: Install the flexible front brake lines into the tabs on the chassis.STEP 7: Install the U-shaped line that runs from the brass Tee down to the chassis driver’s side tab.STEP 8: Install the line that runs along the backside of the front crossmember. It is bent at the end to align with the passenger side front brake line tab.STEP 9: Return to the master cylinder and install the rear brake line.STEP 10: Install the red (10 psi) Wilwood residual valve.STEP 11: Install the line between the red residual valve and the proportioning valve.STEP 12: Install the short kinked line to the rear brake line tab.STEP 13: Install the brass Tee fitting to your axle housing. SO-CAL axles come pre-drilled and tapped. If your axle is not drilled you’ll need to drill it 25/64” and tap it 7/16-20. Note: The Tee fitting is held in place by a special SO-CAL vent tube needed to vent the axle. You’ll need to run a hose up out of the way to prevent the oil from siphoning out.STEP 14: Install the fixed lines that run from the Tee fitting to the rear brake drums.STEP 15: Once all the lines and components have been temporarily installed you can install the line clamps. Carefully choose the position for your clamps to avoid other components.STEP 16: Mark the position of the line clamp with a center punch.STEP 17: Drill a #21 pilot hole.STEP 18: Tap the hole 10-32.STEP 19: Blow away any chips and oil.STEP 20: Screw the line clamp into position.STEP 21: When you’re ready, you can do the final installation. Remember, all the fittings in this kit, with the exception of the brass fittings on the Wilwood components, are of the inverted-flare style and do NOT need to be sealed. The brass fittings, where they are installed into the Wilwood components, DO need to be sealed with either Permatex sealant or with teflon tape. NOTE: When using teflon tape be sure to start it one thread away from the end of the thread so as not to block the hole and cause a brake problem. Don’t forget, we highly recommend you also use a Panhard bar with a transverse leaf sprung front end.STEP 22STEP 23STEP 24STEP 25
STEP 1: Begin by installing the “fixed” components, the master cylinder and the Wilwood proportioning valve. A bracket for the master cylinder and a boss for the proportioning valve are part of the SO-CAL Step-Boxed™ chassis package. Hardware for the proportioning valve is included and it should be mounted with the handle pointing downward, towards the ground for easy adjustment after the car is completed. STEP 1: Begin by installing the “fixed” components, the master cylinder and the Wilwood proportioning valve. A bracket for the master cylinder and a boss for the proportioning valve are part of the SO-CAL Step-Boxed™ chassis package. Hardware for the proportioning valve is included and it should be mounted with the handle pointing downward, towards the ground for easy adjustment after the car is completed.
STEP 2: Place the template against your dash to determine the position for your new insert. STEP 2: Place the template against your dash to determine the position for your new insert.
STEP 3: Install the blue (2 psi) Wildwood residual valve using the included brass fittings. STEP 3: Install the blue (2 psi) Wildwood residual valve using the included brass fittings.
STEP 4: Install the next piece of line. Remember to run it through the hole in the top of the engine mount. STEP 4: Install the next piece of line. Remember to run it through the hole in the top of the engine mount.
STEP 5: Install the brass Tee junction STEP 5: Install the brass Tee junction
STEP 6: Install the flexible front brake lines into the tabs on the chassis. STEP 6: Install the flexible front brake lines into the tabs on the chassis.
STEP 7: Install the U-shaped line that runs from the brass Tee down to the chassis driver’s side tab. STEP 7: Install the U-shaped line that runs from the brass Tee down to the chassis driver’s side tab.
STEP 8: Install the line that runs along the backside of the front crossmember. It is bent at the end to align with the passenger side front brake line tab. STEP 8: Install the line that runs along the backside of the front crossmember. It is bent at the end to align with the passenger side front brake line tab.
STEP 9: Return to the master cylinder and install the rear brake line. STEP 9: Return to the master cylinder and install the rear brake line.
STEP 10: Install the red (10 psi) Wilwood residual valve. STEP 10: Install the red (10 psi) Wilwood residual valve.
STEP 11: Install the line between the red residual valve and the proportioning valve. STEP 11: Install the line between the red residual valve and the proportioning valve.
STEP 12: Install the short kinked line to the rear brake line tab. STEP 12: Install the short kinked line to the rear brake line tab.
STEP 13: Install the brass Tee fitting to your axle housing. SO-CAL axles come pre-drilled and tapped. If your axle is not drilled you’ll need to drill it 25/64” and tap it 7/16-20. Note: The Tee fitting is held in place by a special SO-CAL vent tube needed to vent the axle. You’ll need to run a hose up out of the way to prevent the oil from siphoning out. STEP 13: Install the brass Tee fitting to your axle housing. SO-CAL axles come pre-drilled and tapped. If your axle is not drilled you’ll need to drill it 25/64” and tap it 7/16-20. Note: The Tee fitting is held in place by a special SO-CAL vent tube needed to vent the axle. You’ll need to run a hose up out of the way to prevent the oil from siphoning out.
STEP 14: Install the fixed lines that run from the Tee fitting to the rear brake drums. STEP 14: Install the fixed lines that run from the Tee fitting to the rear brake drums.
STEP 15: Once all the lines and components have been temporarily installed you can install the line clamps. Carefully choose the position for your clamps to avoid other components. STEP 15: Once all the lines and components have been temporarily installed you can install the line clamps. Carefully choose the position for your clamps to avoid other components.
STEP 16: Mark the position of the line clamp with a center punch. STEP 16: Mark the position of the line clamp with a center punch.
STEP 17: Drill a #21 pilot hole. STEP 17: Drill a #21 pilot hole.
STEP 18: Tap the hole 10-32. STEP 18: Tap the hole 10-32.
STEP 19: Blow away any chips and oil. STEP 19: Blow away any chips and oil.
STEP 20: Screw the line clamp into position. STEP 20: Screw the line clamp into position.
STEP 21: When you’re ready, you can do the final installation. Remember, all the fittings in this kit, with the exception of the brass fittings on the Wilwood components, are of the inverted-flare style and do NOT need to be sealed. The brass fittings, where they are installed into the Wilwood components, DO need to be sealed with either Permatex sealant or with teflon tape. NOTE: When using teflon tape be sure to start it one thread away from the end of the thread so as not to block the hole and cause a brake problem. Don’t forget, we highly recommend you also use a Panhard bar with a transverse leaf sprung front end. STEP 21: When you’re ready, you can do the final installation. Remember, all the fittings in this kit, with the exception of the brass fittings on the Wilwood components, are of the inverted-flare style and do NOT need to be sealed. The brass fittings, where they are installed into the Wilwood components, DO need to be sealed with either Permatex sealant or with teflon tape. NOTE: When using teflon tape be sure to start it one thread away from the end of the thread so as not to block the hole and cause a brake problem. Don’t forget, we highly recommend you also use a Panhard bar with a transverse leaf sprung front end.
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