Braided Hose Assembly with AN Fittings - Summit Racing Quick Flicks

Give your car a great custom look with custom length braided hose lines. Al shows you the basics of how to cut braided hose lines and place AN fittings on the ends. Just remember, before you start your project to gather all of the tools necessary:
Braided Stainless Steel Hose Cutter- www.summitracin...
Bench Vise AN Fitting Jaw Clamps- www.summitracin...
Braided Hose Line- www.summitracin...
AN Hose End Fittings- www.summitracin...

[@scottjordan1662]

Everybody bent out of shape because of the scuffs on the swivel part of the hose end probably hasn't unscrewed the same hose end 25 times from doing maintenance. I'll let you in on a secret....THEY GET SCRATCHED UP, IT'S OK. The hose will still do it's job despite a few scratches in the anodized coating.

[@seventhplace]

That's the difference between people who have different standards

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Magic Marker hides the defects, made in red, black and blue.

[@frenchonion4595]

​@@seventhplace Yeah people who fuck around to much

[@driftx2]

I use rubber-coated wrenches, buddy. no scratches.

[@casefc3s]

People with race cars vs. people with show cars. xD

[@BigboostedC5]

I already know this is gonna piss me off when I go to do it. Fuck

[@ernierossi8315]

D HOBBS I cussed non stop, ruined 3' of 5/16 hose, always is easier when someone who knows what they are doing does it!

[@BigboostedC5]

Lol I agree

[@ernierossi8315]

I have clamp on fuel lines, not screw in, no instructions on how to get them friggin clamps to fit over the braid while still installed in the end fittings! With screw in fittings the hardest part is getting the braid into the end piece. With clamp ons, even if you get the end piece on, you still have to be able to get the tubing over the ends of your fuel filter and fuel rail lines in your tight fitting engine bay area!

[@shotgunbobby11]

Love the scarring on the red cupler finish. 😂

[@ibringthelastwords1358]

Yeah he forgot to put some duck tapes on both ends of the clamp 😓

[@Ragingmarmot]

@@ibringthelastwords1358 or just put tape around the fitting at the point of contact with the clamp.

[@Cell1000bc]

Coupler.

[@shotgunbobby11]

@@Cell1000bc 2 years ago, no one cares

[@BillyEstes2]

@@shotgunbobby11 NO YOU

[@GamingwithGamerGirls]

A few tips: wrap the hose tightly with 2-3 wraps of masking tape, or 1-2 wraps of duct tape where you need to cut the hose. You can use a 32 TPI, bi-metal hack saw blade (use a new blade), or a thin grinder cut-off wheel to cut the hose. Needs to be perfectly square and straight. - the hose socket (red) is almost always reverse threads, so lefty-tighty when installing. -once the hose is installed in the socket, mark the steel braid directly below the socket with a thin sharpie, or wrap tape around the braid directly below the socket, to assure that the hose does not push out of the socket while installing the nut/nipple assembly. - when screwing in the nut/nipple assembly, use system fluid to lubricate the threads. Wrap your anodized fittings in masking/foil/duct tape to keep the vise from marring the finish. Use a Flare nut wrench or box end wrench for tightening the fitting

[@xxsk83rxx13]

Thank you!! This has been very helpful. Looking to get into some custom stuff on my ‘77 trans am. Always great when those with experience share tips and tricks. Thanks brother.

[@qx4n9e1xp]

Thanks, this really helped.

[@paredding]

Really good notes - thanks v much

[@swbusby]

Another tip is to mark the braid right at the edge of the fitting before tightening to see if the braided hose has slipped.

[@hondaslave-kd6hi]

Excellent advice.

[@drufzr600]

8AN has a 1/2" inside diameter. AN hose is measured in x/16 of an inch. So 8AN = 8/16 or 1/2".

[@strongerandwiser2023]

If anyone wants to know the best way to cut the hose. It's using a cutting disc on a grinder. Quick and easy. Clean cut too. Dont use a hacksaw it will make a mess.

[@dans9228]

Thanks!

[@DjCBlaq]

This method doesn't get debris down in the hose and is much easier. Cable cutters for the win.

[@SilentOneCorajuda13]

Delta BoXeR that’s the worst. Wheel dust and metal shavings are not good to have inside the hose.

[@luluhus1]

Yep i did this. Just used compressed air to blow out debris.

[@cwcentralable]

+1 even for - 4AN. Talk about pricks in the fingers. Best for that size is to wrap in duct tape, cut, remove tape, rewrap carefully in electrical tape, 2 wraps minimum leaving slack to pull it through the fitting, insert, twist, pull tape off thru fitting.

[@salidris6967]

Can't see what you are doing. Bad camera man

[@deeeeeeps]

So much for not marring the fitting.

[@Tgoode318]

+David Sanders Poor guy..

[@whatthedeuce091]

+David Sanders To prevent marring, you should use aluminum wrenches, or tape up the flats of a steel wrench.

[@deeeeeeps]

+whatthedeuce091 3:00 I don't mess up my fittings :)

[@JohnDoe-sb2kj]

+David Sanders It also shows the quality of the fittings. Russle's tend to mar up real easy, vs what I am use to using which is aviation grade MS part number fittings which you can find pretty decently priced on ebay.

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

David Sanders it was marred before he started. look when he first grabbed it

[@TexasBulldog74]

dude that was a total hatchet job... why would you be using a crescent wrench? if you aren't going to use the PROPER AN wrench at least use a good quality chrome wrench... if you just can't do that TAPE the damn fitting or lay some tape inside the jaws of the wrench to prevent scratches... after all that line up the dang nut to fitting, takes less than a second and makes it looks way more professional. shocked this video made it though Summit... I expected FAR better from a legit shop like Summit.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Thanks for this! Need to shorten the oil feed line for the turbo on my Miata.

[@napicoyote2348]

who th'fuk cares? 💥

[@71vegaman93]

Lubricant the male threads prior to assembly. This guy missed the boat on this video.

[@jetracing241]

He shows you the 8AN connectors on a 3/8 line easy money. Now show them the 6AN connector on a 3/8 line bet you don't do so well with it... Tip for 6AN connectors: make your cut were you leave the duck tape on and it gets covered when it is in the connector"helps let you know if it's moving also helps with keeping the braids from becoming a nightmare" use Vaseline jelly when inserting connector. Take your time you will get pissed doing a 6AN connector on 3/8 line but it is a good tight fit......

[@matthewcreel1929]

Wait, what? 8an fitting is bigger then the 6an and fitting. So the 8an fitting on 6an line would impossible.

[@raulduke85]

@@matthewcreel1929 it's slightly bigger, I have 2 npt in fron of me atm, and i can tell you that if you use something to lubricate your 3/8 line you can put it both on the 6an and 8an

[@847MicRoss]

@@matthewcreel1929 Pressure rating

[@wjcoates]

Thanks for not starting off with ‘Hey, what’s up?’. Good simple instructions that do the trick.

[@gonace]

Great video I'm actually building a custom water loop for my computer (AMD Ryzen Threadripper) and wanted it to have a V8 engine theme so this video helped me out greatly when fitting my AN houses that I'll use! Greetings from Sweden!

[@tokiomitohsaka7770]

Got any pictures? I am considering using braided steel tubing for an external solution (small form factor PC and put a big radiator, pump, and res under the desk out of sight). Quick disconnect fittings would make it convenient.

[@calisti555]

Nice marring on that fitting.

[@SummitRacing]

We would suggest removing the entire length of hose from the vehicle to assemble AN fittings. The reason for the removal is because you need to see that the fitting is not slipping out of the hose end when tightening the AN hose fitting. If you are worried about fluid leading out while you are working on your hose, pick up some AN Plug Fittings -

[@thetoadfist]

You'd think the instructional video from the fitting manufacturer would say the hose cap is reverse threaded... But he even screws the cap on the wrong way in the video.

[@hondaslave-kd6hi]

Yep

[@donrutter6765]

Thanks ! With your tips I was able to plumb my new meth lab in no time flat !

[@jrhaley9624]

😂😂 this is the best comment on here

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Teflon lube hose and thread to make the engagement smooth, plus some painter's tape to show if the hose pushed out at all. Laundry Sharpie works, too.

[@ricpel9975]

That collar sure twisted onto the braided line nice and easy. I've never been that lucky.

[@richardsalinetrojr1957]

Helps to use motor oil or earls assembly lube on hose and fittings as well.just got done making some fuel lines for first time in my life with an fittings and it was literally a cake walk.i also used earls pro-lite 350 hose so didnt have the stainless braiding to deal with so sure that made it a lot easier for me.

[@josephmadge7610]

Summit .., cmon this vid showed everyone how frail these fittings are.i wouldnt put that on a beater it looks beatup

[@ernierossi8315]

I wanted to replace my existing clamp on fuel lines, purchased 6' of hose and 12 fittings, ruined half of them, Their is no way I can cut the lines without ruining and fraying them, then I can't push the 5/16 ends on, they simply push the braiding back. It would be much better if summit would allow a customer to give the lengths needed and then custom make them to your needs. I ruined $100.00 worth of fuel line, I would gladly pay that and more to have them made and installed!

[@jerryspringer6138]

I am really surprised that the Summit guy does not know what the AN- number mean size wise AN-8 is not a 3/8 ID as he mentioned in a post in the comments.

[@gtc731]

how does the an fitting not pull out of the hose? in the design of the fitting something must grab onto or expand? to lock the hose in the female side of the fitting??

[@Wisconsin.pikachu]

when the blue end of the fitting goes into the hose it pushes out on the hose expanding it making a compression fitting inside of the red fitting making the seal

[@letseeit7]

Mine wont go over the line that easy! What a pain in the ass.

[@Cuzntime]

+letseeit7 Agreed, I never seen a AN fitting fit over a braided line that easy.

[@richm.6220]

Hmm your the first guy , I seen not to use any type of lube while screwing in the tapered fitting. Any reasons why ?

[@johncleminshaw7579]

Doesnt work Those cutters dont cut cleanly

[@josepeixoto3384]

excellent explanation; i will be using that; like said below,a 1mm cutting disc on a grinder is *the* way to cut the line,that i know. edit»» psi for that setup,please?

[@SummitRacing]

We would be happy help but need some additional information from you. Please give our tech department a call at 1-330-630-0240. Thanks for watching!

[@baddriversofnorthtexas6850]

This helped some thanks. But i bought PTFE hose and fittings, and i had no idea what the compression ring was for, how to use it, etc. And I didnt realize you had to have flared ends to use the compression rings anyways, so it didnt matter if you had a clean cut. Maybe an updated video or a link to something with ptfe would be nice

[@scottlambeth]

Gary, the nut portion of the fitting that was affixed to the hose first has heavy threads on the inside that twist down on the outside of the hose. The portion that was threaded in to the nut is... well, threaded also, and while it threads into the nut, it also threads into the interior of the hose. ...There is a lot to grip on to.

[@SummitRacing]

Not saying it isn’t possible somewhere but, all the manufacturers we carry use a clockwise (standard rotation) thread.

[@SummitRacing]

These will block off the flow of fluid while you make your repairs. However in a pinch, you can use a set of locking pliers to hold the fitting nut while you press the barbed end of the fitting into the hose, but be sure to make a solid repair by completely removing the hose as soon as you make it back to your garage.

[@Thefranchizeek3]

I have a auto meter phantom 5721 oil pressure gauge that I need to install. I don't want to use the packaged hose but I'm not sure wat size steel braided I need. can u help me out plz?

[@SummitRacing]

That was an AN -8 hose and fitting. The inside diameter of a -8 AN hose is 3/8”

[@thehurts9216]

negative, -8an is 1/2 -6an is 3/8

[@KingdomWithinU]

@@thehurts9216 -8AN is 1/2 O.D. But the inside is closer to 3/8 I.D. at .44 in. Summit Racing is correct when they say "Inside diameter is 3/8".

[@joshbrake84]

This video needs to be played in the stores!!!!!

[@thorneel]

Ohh my God! Get the right size spanner please. Adjustable wrenches are only for hatchet jobs.

[@dustinday7575]

Installing braided fuel line on my 88 s10 blazer swapped with a 5.3 Ls! Thanks for the tips very helpful!

[@Dr_Xyzt]

The vise isn't bolted down. Guy proceeds to hold vise still while tightening fitting. With my BMI of 15, I feel inadequate. AN and PTFE seems to be a really solid choice if you take your time. I'm gonna clamp a socket in the vise, and then tighten the fittings accordingly.

[@SummitRacing]

Hi Kelly, Can you give our tech department a call? 1-330-630-0240. Thank you for watching! We look forward to your call.

[@ebbonemint]

Wow here I was scared of this project, Probably could’ve save a few hundred dollars making my own hoses instead of Frankensteining parts and pieces from pre made kits.

[@sierraridgereaper]

Why even waste the time, effort or money on this crap. It does nothing.

[@blameitonthewhiteguy]

TreasureSweeper a lot of aftermarket fuel rails require an fittings, and they are stronger than regular rubber hose. On a performance car a lot of times you are required to up the fuel pressure therefore needing a strong line for the fuel to travel through. Otherwise you end up with busted fuel lines which leads to a fuel leak which can potentially lead to a fire. So braided lines and an fittings aren’t just for show, they do have their function.

[@ELDIESTRODIY]

I'm looking for an 20 line and fittings for my radiator you carry those and link. thanks oh and I look for black

[@SummitRacing]

EL DIESTRO DIY , We need some additional information from you. Can you give our tech line a call? 1-330-630-0240. Thanks!

[@tomcone7185]

I must have some bad braided line. I make a nice clean cut and as soon as I take the tape off the line opens like a funnel. Used electrical tape, duct tape, and masking tape. Hope nice till I take the tape off and it opens right up..

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

If you dont use lube for AN fittings it will grab and turn the hose and push it out of the collar .

[@Go69]

my problem is at the 2:04 mark.. As I pull the tape off my braided end EXPLODES like a kernel of popcorn... Not kidding, you can hear an audible "POP!" like the braid is under pressure.. After cutting, if you simply leave the tape in place and don't do anything else to it.. after a minute of so, the end of the tape closest to the cut will begin to swell in size.. after 5 minutes the end of the tape is 1/4" larger than the rest of the line... Something is SERIOUSLY wrong with my braided line.. It's like the braid is under extreme outward pressure. I've resorted to putting a hose clamp over the line, and then using a cut off wheel I cut right up to the edge of the hose clamp... You know what happens when you start backing the worm screw off on the clamp? Yep.. The hose end expands in size inside the clamp.. There is something wrong with my line... I've done this a handful of times before but I've never seen braided line explode outward like it's under pressure just from cutting... This is an old piece of line... Is it possible that you can ONLY install ends on NEW line? I think that must be the case..

[@dsil3000]

$43 for that chinese made tool!? C'mon Summit. What's your profit margin on that thing?

[@kellyrodney407]

im putting an oil cooler on my 06 f150 with a derale -10an oil filter relocation adapter what hose and fittings should i use

[@jesusgalvan5744]

good video helped me with the power steering line conversion from rubber to an hose

[@spraym88]

Why would they show someone RUINING a perfectly NEW AN FITTING.... SMH

[@Kman.]

Looks like you scarred up the red portion from the vice grip...you could have/should have taped that as well or wrapped it in s/thing to prevent it from getting all marred.

[@TheAgeOfTheWolf]

What are the pin holes on the fittings? What does it mean if the metal pin is sticking out ? Very confusing 😕

[@JDMHero47]

Project: 5.9 Cummins Coolant By-pass "The Right way" Doing this to keep my Automatic Transmission cooler in place when using the Fleece Performance Coolant By-pass. Racing applications don't need the cooler, but street trucks need it, so I have to find a way to keep the coolant path the stock truck comes with & not burn up my 48RE.

[@NeffSaidd]

This helped tremendously, thanks guys.

[@ll.7927]

Maybe I’m using the wrong size fitting but it’s a bitch to fit the braided hose in the red piece

[@SummitRacing]

It really depends on the hose you decide to use. They could range from 250psi up to 1000psi. Keep in mind; that also depends on the proper hose ends and installation procedure. Always match the same hose and hose end manufacturers together!

[@EitriBrokkr]

The entire point of the AN system is to that is a universally adapted standard. It was originally a milspec. If one manufacturer doesn't another, They are trash and not compliant to the specification.

[@MrTaylorTexas]

How does summit post a how to video without any mention of lubrication and saying a -8 has a 3/8 in. diameter instead of 1/2 in. ? (The correct size)

[@Bandit-10-4]

The anodising on the nut is all scratched I would be mad if someone did that on my job

[@richardhopkinson9678]

Hello I'm in the process of upgrading my Yamaha XJR 1300 oil hoses (keeping the existing Yamaha oil cooler. So do you sell a complete kit to suit my project, I wish to use stainless steel braided hose and black or silver AN fittings. Your advice would be much appreciated. Regards Richard

[@cj7girl280]

What hose and fittings do I need to make a high pressure power steering hose? (one side is 11/16 -18 AN6 inverted flare the other side is -6 M16x1.5 male oring) and I need two 90° adapters.

[@paredding]

Really useful - thanks

[@SummitRacing]

Glad we could help thanks for watching !

[@flyurway]

Well that's really slick, you plug the special mounting tool for the vise when all you needed was a couple pieces of wood, and still marred the nice anodising all up! Meanwhile, instead of using a proper size wrench you resort to a monkey wrench!

[@Karinthis]

I'm building a 653T detriot for my 53 international , would your fuel line be good enough for a Diesel engine that runs high psi?? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[@kyuubinokitsune4270]

Ah! Thanks! Finally I understood what I need to cut these hoses. 😊 Thank you. I have to fix an hose AN3, this clamp to put on the bench vise can it works? Thank you.

[@brkooduh66]

once you fish your hose the length of the car and its all strapped down, and going through part of the frame, then its time to trim the length and install the ends. It becomes a draw, pull the line back out to put the ends on at the comfort of a bench top?, or install the ends under the car with hand tools. I chose to do it under the car, it wasn't too bad. I didn't known about using cable cutters to cut with, great idea. Used to use cut-off wheel, which is hit and miss sometimes.

[@ernierossi8315]

my hoses do not screw on, they clamp on and have to be installed on the engine so the fittings with the hose clamps inside the chrome fitting have to be pushed on in tight fitting spaces in the engine bay . How do you do that? Showing a film working on a bench with proper tools is one thing but show me a film installing clamp on hoses in real life!

[@SummitRacing]

Thanks for watching! You should share a picture with us when you are finished!

[@offensivetomato2294]

How tight do they need to be should the second piece be able to turn?

[@patrickcurram9763]

Why isn’t both sides the same ? How do you get a union to work

[@workhard6445]

Also not trying to be mr picky but your using the wrong adjustable wrench for those an fittings

[@SummitRacing]

Thank you for watching. We appreciate your feedback.

[@pranavtumkur3615]

I am facing a problem of leak from between the socket and the olive, in spite of following all the instructions given in the video and on the site. Could someone help me?

[@DaRealArtist]

Hello, I’ve tried several times to secure the fittings to the hoses. But each time the on coupling backs off. What’s the problem?

[@brydenal6319]

a super rare plymouth surfer maching or beach cruiser, I'm gradually dressing up the garbage hoses with stainless so it looks cool

[@Italianborn]

I’ve bought a oil catch can and they sent me that with 2 type of fitting 6an and 8an... i have no clue at all on what to do with it..they didn’t even provide the hose for it..

[@timeatak5248]

The new hose ends of 2022 don’t have the lip on the inside.

[@13megagreek]

You scarred the hell out of it, that looks like crap.

[@juanpanduro671]

No one noticed that he took some red paint off the fitting!

[@tonybaker963]

You scratched the crap out of the fitting i guess your plastic blocks didn't work.

[@promalachi117]

My fuel line keeps getting shredded and it clogs up the line. Every other an fitting I put on as never had this problem

[@phoenixblack1220]

I think this should be titled, how not assemble and install AN fittings. Wow man! First off, you are not supposed to bottom the socket out in the hose, it’s supposed to be spaced about 1/16th of an inch from the inside end, and you are supposed to mark the hose so you know it isn’t slipping out as you are tightening the fitting. Next you need to use an assembly line or oil on the threads, then use soft jaws so you don’t scratch the hell out of your fitting, and last but certainly not least, use aluminum AN wrenches. Really surprised Summit allowed this to public.

[@scottjordan1662]

No....this....is how you do it. Clearly it's for demonstration purposes on how to mechanically assemble the fitting onto the end of the hose. You really think they're gonna use brand new unused products in a how-to video?

[@mybadvette]

Lets see te Aeroquip FBM3632 in action with straight and 90degree hose ends

[@Jnijst]

I am interested in how much pressure this is supposedto hold. Very little info on that on the net...

[@alwaysonfrostbitecharters3534]

When I take the tape off the hose the braid mushrooms out and I can't get the fitting on what's the cure for that

[@richardsalinetrojr1957]

Thought your supposed to use oil or earls assembly lube on hose and the threads of the an fittings as well?

[@RCIV1776]

I have a oil line that has the red fitting on the actual hose. That fitting came off today and i dont have time to order another hose, i want to repair this one. How can i reconnect the fitting to the hose so i can reuse it and not have leaks?

[@SummitRacing]

Hi Richard, We have some questions for you. Can you give our tech line a call? 1-330-630-0240. Also, be prepared to send a few pictures, this way we can really get a good look at the issue. We look forward to your call. Thanks for watching!

[@garydeandeery]

Thin cutting blade is best and then crimps to crush the joint turn the joint so not to crush uneven

[@MultiPeanut123]

******Do not buy the rubber hose for fuel******* Part #sum-230620 it does not work with ethanol fuels.

[@tootsie5052]

Do not use a hacksaw on braided line!!!!

[@raghav490]

Do you provide any T-fitting also to divert the fluid flow into 2 directions ?

[@koultools1862]

sometimes that hose doesn't cut that nice and is difficult to install into the fitting. Koultools solve that problem.

[@cdpond]

Process looked good until you showed that you chewed the hell out of the fitting. That does not look good.

[@Genschannel]

How tight would u do the fitting up with, or would u just go down finger right then a half turn?

[@SvoBrianRobles]

Idk why but I feel like this guys is soft.

[@dmitchell3462]

I do the same at my job as well dealing with AN fitting and Braided hoese from 14 inch, to 11 inch

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

John Travolta!!!!! Is that really you??? Oh wait, maybe he had a son........ :D :D

[@raredesign]

Did he just beat the smack out of that fitting? Lol

[@CarsnStuff]

these dam things are soooo hard to actually get to stay on the fitting.... i cant for the life of me get the hose to stay in the fitting while im tightening it

[@TheSoldier651]

Another tip is to use pipe thread tape and wrap it around nut so u dont get scratches while tighting with the wrench

[@paullengyel2412]

now- shouldnt the nut thread onto the hose? Not just slide over it?