I'm trying to bypass the hill holder on my '96 Legacy Outback wagon. I'd like to get the parts together before I crack open the brake lines, so I'm trying to find out what size fittings and line Subaru used.

 

It looks like 3/16 brake line, but there are two different (that I can tell) types of flares ("standard" and bubble) used. Does anybody know the size of the fittings, line, and type of flare used?

Could be different for your car but.........

Had BIG problems with this when I did rear wheel cylinders on my 98 Legacy.

They ARE metric lines,with standard flares,and definitely NOT bubble fittings, if you use a bubble thread it will only thread in one or two threads and is not safe. One time I ended up using my old fitting on a new line! Not every auto parts store is knowledgeable on this, finally got the right metric non-bubble line through NAPA.

Would you beleive I went to the dealer and he handed me a bubble metric line and said that was what they used? And I took in the cylinder and the line I took out of it. He had no idea...........

Of course this is the same dealer I have "issues" with, regarding lying, mis diagnosis of problems, and just trying to get me through warranty.

In any event, let us know how you make out...........

swi66

 

I'm trying to bypass the hill holder on my '96 Legacy Outback wagon. I'd like to get the parts together before I crack open the brake lines, so I'm trying to find out what size fittings and line Subaru used.

 

It looks like 3/16 brake line, but there are two different (that I can tell) types of flares ("standard" and bubble) used. Does anybody know the size of the fittings, line, and type of flare used?