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My 1948 1/2 ton presently has the rear brake lines going directly into the backing plate. I am changing to a dual master cylinder and replacing all brake lines. I am using the Tech tip for this procedure but still have a couple of questions I need help with 1) Where the 1/4 lines originally connected with a brass brake wheel cylinder block to the back plate or was this a modification by previous owner(s)? If so is the direct connection OK, or not?

2) Where the 1/4 brake lines originally routed through the U bolts that attach the axle to the leaf springs, or was this a modification by previous owner(s)?

Appreciate any and all information on this.

DADS50,
I appreciate the information and PDF greatly. Now I just have to find someone that sells both the Connector and the Hollow bolt. Jim Carter shows the connector on his web page but says use your hollow bolt, which I don't have. Also my brakes are the old Huck style so I guess I'll have to make sure the bolt will fit that type back plate.
PS- the You tube video of your restoration of dads 50 was very enjoyable. Good stuff!
Thanks again

Thank you


Try your local auto parts store
Might luck out,

Hopefully someone will chime in with a source

What's in there now?

This may be helpful: http://www.hydraulic-supply.com/html/productline/prodcat/banjo-fittings.htm
The type of fitting is called "banjo" due to the shape of some but not all the parts. The banjo blocks on my truck are quite rectangle in shape. Another place is here: http://www.brakeconnect.com/product-category/banjo-bolts
I hope this helps

Thanks for the responses. I must be blind as I went back under the rear of the truck to reexamine the brake connections and realized the banjo fittings are there in plain sight. Sorry. Guess now I can move on to deciding if I should replace the "T" connections or just clean up and reuse the old ones? Trying to save some money but it boils down to risk / reward huh?

Question-the tech tip on installing dual master cylinder pertains to a 1956 and author used the same brake plumbing routing as a 1959. I noticed in the article 3/16 lines were used in the rear end housing portion. In a 1948 with huck brakes I believe I read 1/4 is used through out. Just want to confirm this before I install as this is the first brake line installation I have done. Also will the same basic 1959 plumbing described work for my 48, or is there some other brake line routing that is better suited for my truck?