Brake, Fuel, and Clutch Line Installation

Build Guide

brake and Fuel Line Plumbing

Running the front-to-rear brake and fuel lines

Tools Required

Drill

Appropriate sized drill bit for self-tapping scews

#2 Phillips bit

Tubing cutter (if forming your own hardlines)

Tubing bender (if forming your own hardlines)

Brush or rag for wiping metal shavings

Parts Needed

P-Clips

Cunifer Alloy Brake Line (if forming your own hardlines)

Pre-formed brake lines (if you purchased the S/S braided line kit)

#6 Self-Tapping Sheet Metal Screws

brake-line-installation

Leave the car upside down.  As the Miata’s rear brakes have a junction box on the passenger side, you’ll want to run your rear brake line along the inside of the passenger side floor tube.  Place this line as close to the bottom of the car (the top of the tube as it’s positioned now) as you can without going past the tube itself.  The goal is to protect the brake line from the ground while leaving enough room for the fuel line(s) above it.

If you are installing our stainless steel braided line option:

Simply run the longest line along the inside of the passenger-side floor.  Make sure you space your p-clips appropriately so it does not sag.  You don’t want your brake lines to be the lowest part of your car.  Leave the rear free, as the junction box is attached to the rear subframe.  Route the front up along the firewall and across to the proportioning valve/master cylinder assembly.

Clutch Line

Installing the clutch line

Tools Required

Drill

Appropriate sized drill bit for self-tapping scews

#2 Phillips bit

Tubing cutter (if forming your own hardlines)

Tubing bender (if forming your own hardlines)

Brush or rag for wiping metal shavings

Parts Needed

P-Clips

Cunifer Alloy Brake Line (if forming your own hardlines)

Pre-formed brake lines (if you purchased the S/S braided line kit)

#6 Self-Tapping Sheet Metal Screws

Re-use the Miata clutch line.  A long aftermarket stainless steel braided clutch line is HIGHLY recommended.  As always, wrap stainless steel lines with a cheap hose to protect other components.