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[Glenn Davis]

I have a 2002 with the master cylinder that doesn't use a banjo bolt for the line.  I was really liking the Iron Canyon adapter, but there isn't an existing bolt.

 

What other way can I get a sensor in?  Can I just insert a "T" in the brake line using a compression fitting?  If I do this, I may remote mount to get any stress off of the line.

 

Does anybody make a fitting that is Mazda brake line F/M and a third port for 1/8 NPT?

[38bfast]

Just did the install on Mikes car. Dissemble the master cylinder, drill and tap a hole in the end of the master cylinder, install sensor, reassemble master cylinder. Drill the hole at a down angle so the air will bleed out of the sensor.

[davew]

You can do a "T" fitting in a line. But do not use a compression fitting. You need to do a double flare joint.

 

Dave

[Glenn Davis]

Just did the install on Mikes car. Dissemble the master cylinder, drill and tap a hole in the end of the master cylinder, install sensor, reassemble master cylinder. Drill the hole at a down angle so the air will bleed out of the sensor.

I thought about this but didn't know whether the sensor would interfere with the piston.  There's an unused "nub" on the inboard side that's calling my name...

[38bfast]

if you put it in the end it will not impact the seals on the piston. 

[SaulSpeedwell]

Or, put it in the end of the prop valve capnut .... because who knows when you might need to tighten or loosen that "pressure sensor"! 

 

[Glenn Davis]

Or, put it in the end of the prop valve capnut .... because who knows when you might need to tighten or loosen that "pressure sensor"! 

 

[Glenn Davis]

Here is the finished installation.  I got the AEM sensor, which said it came with a 1/8 NPT connection, so I pre-drilled and tapped the end of the Master Cylinder.  Mistake, as it did NOT come with a 1/8 NPT male connection.  Luckily, it was a larger AN connection, so I was able to save the cylinder by re-drilling and tapping for the larger fitting.