207WF Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Was getting the bird ready for the fly-in today when I discovered that the nut that attaches the hydraulic fluid line to the matco brake on the right side of my CTSW was cracked through, almost in two pieces. Looking through my CTSW parts and assembly manual, while they show the nut (its a 12mm) all over the place in the brake system images, I don't see where a part number for it listed, unless it is shown as "Connector, A-Lek-6/4-1/8MSv." I am not sure. Now, if I can get a replacement nut, will I be able to remove the brake line and get the nut over it, or is this going to be more difficult than that? I was hoping that I could do this without getting air in the system and having to bleed the brakes, which I recall is a real pain, and I don't have much brake fluid on hand. WF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 I'm pretty sure the Matco's come with their own fitting on the brake cylinders. You can check with Matco, but I think it is a standard US size. If that is the case you can likely find parts locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 The fittings are from Parker. Have Matco send one overnight. You will have to bleed the system. It is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 The fittings are from Parker. Have Matco send one overnight. You will have to bleed the system. It is easy. With the right equipment bleeding is easy. Roger's method works well and is inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207WF Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Thanks guys. I have learned it is a 12 mm compression fitting, and that the standard hardware/auto store 1/4" is just a bit too large. I will try parker and matco next. I still have my bleeding apparatus so should be able to do that! WF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207WF Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 OK, Matco says they have the part. Andy knew it was a "Roger Lee Conversion." (Parker wanted 50 minimum, 40 days and send it for a bid). $3.50 for the nut and ferrel. WF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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