2005 Pontiac Gto
One last order of business: brake line adaptation. We used the aforementioned Flexline kit to adapt the factory hard line to the new caliper. It includes an adapter to go from the factory line to AN (no reflaring required), then a braided AN line, and finally a 90-degree AN-to-pipe adapter (shown being installed here). This 90-degree fitting installs into the caliper, noting that pipe thread sealant must be used at this connection (and nowhere else). Secure it in place with an 11mm or 7/16 open end, but not too tightly as you will remember you are threading into aluminum. In terms of clocking, straight up should work fine, though ours ended up having to point a bit more toward the back of the car to fully tighten. If you prefer, this fitting can also be installed before setting the caliper in place.
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