Product Summary

Universal Fit, Steel, 0.188" Tube O.D.

  • Build a reliable 3/16" brake line system for any domestic, European, Japanese, or British vehicle at a reasonable price
  • Hard brake lines are made from low-carbon steel, double-walled with a copper-brazed bond and meet or exceed SAE standards
  • A generous amount of brake line plumbs your street rod, muscle car, race car, or pickup truck. Includes a 25-foot roll of steel brake line, and six 60" steel straight brake lines
  • Setting the brake balance is easy with an included Wilwood adjustable proportioning block
  • Make any brake system build easy and economical with the Speedway Motors Universal Brake System Builder Kit

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #6178570
BrandSpeedway Motors
Material TypeSteel
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Speedway Motors 6178570 Details

Reliable Brakes at a Great Price

Build a reliable 3/16” brake line system for any domestic, European, Japanese or British vehicle at a reasonable price. We applied our decades of experience to select quality components including all the hard line, valves and fittings you’ll need to complete the job. Just add your flex lines and brakes. 

Double-Walled, Easily-Workable Brake Line

Hard brake lines are made from low-carbon steel, double-walled with a copper-brazed bond and meet or exceed SAE standards. The brake lines have a 3,400 psi working pressure rating and a high tensile strength to resist vibration and fatigue. You can bend this line with hand tools to make smooth bends around nearly any chassis, and it works with 45° double (inverted) flare or 37° AN single flare fittings. 

Plenty of Brake Line and Hardware

A generous amount of brake line plumbs your street rod, muscle car, race car, or pickup truck. A 25-foot roll of 3/16” steel brake line and six, 60” steel straight brake lines are included. Pre-flared straight lines come with 3/8”-24 inverted flare nuts installed. Master cylinder steel dual brake lines come with the kit, pre-bent at 90° at the master cylinder end and pre-flared with 3/8”-24 inverted flare nuts installed. Included line clamps and tabs can be mounted anywhere on the frame using self-tapping screws, bolts, rivets, etc.

Easy, Reliable Brake Setup

Setting the brake balance is easy with an included Wilwood adjustable proportioning block. The compact aluminum block is conveniently labeled for easy installation, and has a brake light switch with wire pigtails. All ports are standard 3/8”-24 inverted flare female for easy attachment with standard brake lines. Residual valves are included to maintain pressure in the line. Two, 2 psi and one 10 psi polished aluminum residual valves are included. Residual valves keep pressure in the brake system and prevent brake fluid from gravity feeding back to the master cylinder, maintaining a high and firm brake pedal. 

Make any brake system build easy and economical with the Speedway Motors Universal Brake System Builder Kit.  

Features

  • All-in-one kit for building 3/16” domestic, European, Japanese and British brake lines.
  • Includes hard lines, adapters and fittings to plumb nearly any brake system from street rod, muscle car, race car or pickup.
  • Use with disc/disc or disc/drum systems, manual or power brakes.
  • Hard lines are made of low-carbon steel, zinc plated, and easily workable.
  • Double walled brake line with a copper brazed bond meets or exceeds SAE standards and resists vibration and fatigue.
    • Includes 25-foot roll of 3/16” O.D. steel brake line, 0.028” wall thickness
    • Includes six, 60” steel straight lines, pre-flared with 3/8”-24 inverted flare nuts installed
    • High tensile steel  has a 3,400 psi working pressure rating, 12,559 psi burst rating and tensile strength of 42,050 psi
  • Wilwood adjustable proportioning block is included to make setup simple. 
    • Compact anodized aluminum block features built-in proportioning valve for rear brakes
    • Integrated brake light switch on front port
    • Includes wire pigtails for brake light switch, ready to splice into your wiring harness
    • Standard 3/8”-24 inverted flare female ports for easy attachment with standard brake lines, and included kit fittings
    • Rear circuit has single inlet and single outlet with adjustable valve
    • Front circuit has single inlet and dual outlets
    • All-in-one labeled proportioning block makes plumbing brakes easy
  • Polished aluminum residual valves included to maintain brake line pressure for a high and firm pedal
    • (2) 2 psi valves (for disc brakes) 
    • (1) 10 psi valve (for drum brakes)
  • Kit comes with 10 rubber coated insulated line clamps to hold brake line securely in place without wearing down outside of line. 
  • Line clamps can be affixed to the frame using self-tapping screws, bolts, rivets, etc.
  • Enough adapters to fit residual valves and rear axle brass Tee fitting:
    • (6) 1/8” NPT to 3/8”-24 straight and (2) 90-degree adapters for proportioning valves and rear brakes
    • (5) 3/8” IFF tube nuts to use 25’ roll from proportioning valve back, and from valve forward
    • (2) 3/8”-24 IFF unions to work with straight brake lines included in kit
    • (1) 3/8”-24 to AN 3 fitting to lock into frame tab and allow use of AN 3 flex line down to rear axle Tee fitting
    • (1) 1/8” NPT to AN 3 fitting for rear axle Tee to accept AN 3 flex line
  • Kit also comes with two sets of removable brake line tabs.
    • First set features .63” ID round hole, and two 3/16” mounting holes; comes as a pair
    • Second set features .68” ID hole with unique star-style shape similar to OEM brake tabs; fits many OEM hoses from ’69-‘88 GM calipers; uses a single 3/16” mounting hole; comes as a pair

Learn more about the proper uses of residual valves by reading our tech article. Brake System Selection. 

Learn more about flaring lines for our automotive fittings by reading our tech article. The Principles of Automotive Fittings. 

Learn how to flare a brake line with a flaring tool by reading our tech article. How to Flare a Brake Line With a Flaring Tool. 

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Speedway Motors 6178570 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #6178570
BrandSpeedway Motors
Material TypeSteel
GENERAL
Tube O.D.0.188"
Thread Pitch3/8"-24 IFM
Sold in QuantityKit
NotesIncludes proportioning valve, residual valves, adapters, steel brake lines, tabs, and clips.

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

51 Reviews

Overall Assessment

The brake kit is highly regarded for its comprehensive inclusion of all essential parts, making it a convenient, cost-effective choice. Most users found it easy to use, noting that the bundled features provide more than enough material for their projects. The kit's high-quality materials and parts are praised, particularly for their durability and efficiency. However, customers highlight the need for clearer instructions and a transition hose for a more seamless experience. Some were dissatisfied with the quality of the brass fittings, suggesting potential product improvements. Overall, the product is recommended for its value and wide range of included parts.

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

Great versitility in system building

Basic system with all the hardware was easy install and versatile enough to get around any obstacle on the frame. All the connectors are there so there is no figuring out what adapter needs to go to what connection... Love it!

Most Liked Negative Review

3.0

Good brake line kit

It had plenty of parts, but not all you need to plumb a street rod from nothing. There was more than enough brake line, just needed more fittings especially the 3/16" flared fitting for making up brake lines.

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Great product made for the application!

5.0

3 months ago

Blackwater

Middle Tennessee

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We used this kit and another to restore and update the brake system on a "survivor" 3/4 ton Chevy pickup. Everything was supplied but the labor and that was made easier because the parts were correct and of high quality.

Would Recommend

yes

5.0

6 months ago

pete

mineral point mo.

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plumbed my Studey

Would Recommend

Universal brake line kit

5.0

2 years ago

Desert dog

Rio Rico, AZ

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In the process of installing this kit, it's awesome, perfect for my 63 skylark.

Would Recommend

Very nice set up, very easy to work with plus it looks good

5.0

2 years ago

Big Dave

Placitas, New Mexico

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Using this product was very good for me easy to install and makes the card look more professional being built..

Would Recommend

Nice brake kit

5.0

3 years ago

Btrocket

Napa

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Nice material works great

Would Recommend

i would buy this kit again and again.

5.0

4 years ago

dutchman

cheyenne, wy

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i used this kit to completely rebuild my brake system. i built this system with the body on which made it more challenging since i had to be under the vehicle most of the time. otherwise it was an easy kit to build with every part you would ever need. only drawback was the proportional valve didn't come with a block off plug, it has two ports for front brakes and i only needed one port. anyhow the kit is well thought out and i do have left over parts (which i kind of like). i am well pleased with this universal brake system builders kit.

Would Recommend

Great product, great price

5.0

5 years ago

PI

Newport VT

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Have not used it yet, but has all the essentials i need without having to hunt them down separately

Would Recommend

I would recommend this to anybody

4.0

5 years ago

Todd

Clemmons nc

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All the rain we've had has hindered my progress but I'm getting there.

Would Recommend

Low quality parts.

1.0

5 years ago

Andrew

Chico, CA

The brass fittings in the kit are the lowest of low quality. 2 of them split in half. Ended up throwing them all away and used Eaton brass fittings without issue.

Would Not Recommend

Coupe project parts

5.0

7 years ago

Butch

Colorado Springs

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Everything in one kit

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

15 Questions • 11 Answers

What would you recommend for a 8" Dual Booster with 1" bore dual chamber master cylinder on a 4 wheel disc system?

by Justin

• 7 years ago

1 answer

We bought your Speedway Universal Brake System Builder Kit, Lines/Fittings/Valves (Part # 6178570) If my master cylinder is mounted below the level of the brake cylinders (drum brakes) then 10 psi residual valves will be required. 1. Does it definitiv will not work without them ? 2. When i install the residual valves, do they work when they are near the master cylinder but still over the level of the master cylinder ? 3. Or ist it better/possible to install it after Wilwood Combo Proportioning Valve Thanks Chris

by Christoph

• 8 years ago

1 answer

hey there, looking for kit for 32 roadster and was wondering about stainless and oh also for right hand drive ..chassis presently being made Kiwi Konnection at bakersfield ..I got set of wheels from you guys sent there this week. do you do the universal kit stainless? cheers Ian

by ian

• 8 years ago

1 answer

What line flaring tool do you recommend for the steel line, and what angle of flare is required?

by Jewbus

• 8 years ago

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I intend to use it on my 1941 Ford coupe. Are 2 2 psi residual valves required? The Wilwood Combo Proportion Valve is compatible with my Single 7 Inch Brake Master Cylinder Combo Booster, 1-1 / 8 Inch Bore (Part # 910314100) ??

by 41 Ford

• 9 years ago

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I intend to install on my 1941 Ford Coupe the complete 1937-48 Ford Brake Kit (Part # 91031909) and Single 7 Inch Brake Master Cylinder Combo, 1-1 / 8 Inch Bore (Part # 91031410) while retaining the original rear brake system . Would the Speedway Universal Brake System Builder Kit (Part # 6178570) complete the installation or still need additional parts?

by Rafael Lopes

• 9 years ago

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It seems this kit does not have the correct fittings to work with your pedal assembly kit: Under-Dash Brake Pedal Assembly, Single Diaphragm Part # 9106001 Can you substitute the correct 1/2 and 9/16 fittings for the MC, or am I reading this incorrectly? Thank you.

by TB

• 9 years ago

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I have my mastercyd mounted on the firewall do I still need the residual valve .I"m ruuning drums frt and rear thanks

by Andy

• 9 years ago

1 answer

I am looking at your brake builder kit PN 6178570. Does this kit come with the Wilwood Combo Proportioning Valve Bracket as shown with the Wilwood Combo Proportioning Valve? If not can a person order that bracket (L or R) separately?

by Graham

• 9 years ago

1 answer

Why would I need 2ea 10# residual valves

by Ray

• 9 years ago

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