What's the thread spec on this fitting, and does that short body actually make a difference when you're working in a cramped hydraulic setup?
Question by: Shane B on Dec 8, 2025, 4:48 PM
The thread is 3/8x24NF, which is a fine-thread male configuration. The short body design is genuinely useful when you're dealing with limited clearance around fittings, brackets, or manifold ports where a standard-length fitting just won't seat without interference. The 4mm step adds to that by giving you a specific shoulder offset that helps seat the connection securely even in tighter assemblies. For confined hydraulic runs, that combination of short length and the step geometry can make installation a lot cleaner.
Answer by: Customer Support on Dec 9, 2025, 5:33 PM
trying to replace a little brake fitting i pulled off, how do i know this is the right one?
Question by: Carl C on Aug 30, 2025, 4:05 PM
Start by matching the two identifiers that matter on this part: it is a male 3/8x24NF thread and it has a 4 mm step. If your old fitting has that same thread size and the same step style, this Brakequip HFIM09 is the same type of short fitting.
Answer by: Customer Support on Sep 1, 2025, 9:10 AM