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brake line
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From: Sylvania Ohio
brake line
I need to replace the brake line that runs from the passenger side front, over to the proportioning valve. What all do I need to remove to do this? The line line I bought from Eckler's is pre-formed, "and it don't look easy"
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Well, I was in that spot not 9 months ago. That brake line isn't too difficult. Just take your time and don't rush. The best thing you can do is unbolt all of the retainer tabs that hold it into place, disconnect from the MC and flex line at the wheel, and work out the old brake line. You can get it out in one piece. I did this to see the best way of putting the new one in. You will have to bend it some, but nothing terrible. It took me a good 2 hours to just pull the old out and put the new in.
While your there, check your core support for rust. That's when I noticed mine was almost gone :-/ Good luck.
While your there, check your core support for rust. That's when I noticed mine was almost gone :-/ Good luck.
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From: aurora
try this thread i thinks its the same as yours
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ting-81-a.html
Todd
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ting-81-a.html
Todd
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WMJK69:
Greg75Vette is correct, just give yourself plenty of time to do it and take your time. I just replaced my lines and all of my brake Calipers and it went pretty easy, considering what is involved, because I gave myself plenty of time to do it. Getting frustrated is anybodys downfall. If I run into a problem I get out of the garage " cool down " and tackle it an hour later and you seem to look at the problem with another set of eyes.
What I did do that I think made my job easier was purchase a set of steel lines instead of the SS lines. Hell ,my old lines lasted 32 years and I am 62 years old so I figured they would outlast me. Actually I read somewhere that SS lines sometimes have a problem seating to the blocks if you use the old ones so I went with the mild steel ones. and they also seemed to a little more forgiving if you have to start bending them to get them installed. The key here is to TAKE YOUR TIME.
PS,If your doing just one side I would consider doing all of them while your in the process, better safe than sorry for a few more bucks .
Good luck!
Greg75Vette is correct, just give yourself plenty of time to do it and take your time. I just replaced my lines and all of my brake Calipers and it went pretty easy, considering what is involved, because I gave myself plenty of time to do it. Getting frustrated is anybodys downfall. If I run into a problem I get out of the garage " cool down " and tackle it an hour later and you seem to look at the problem with another set of eyes.
What I did do that I think made my job easier was purchase a set of steel lines instead of the SS lines. Hell ,my old lines lasted 32 years and I am 62 years old so I figured they would outlast me. Actually I read somewhere that SS lines sometimes have a problem seating to the blocks if you use the old ones so I went with the mild steel ones. and they also seemed to a little more forgiving if you have to start bending them to get them installed. The key here is to TAKE YOUR TIME.
PS,If your doing just one side I would consider doing all of them while your in the process, better safe than sorry for a few more bucks .
Good luck!
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I just finished replacing all my brake lines, just like dariopop & greg75vette said, take your time. Remember it's a corvette and it will give you a hard time. I found that it's easier to work the line to the propor. valve first. Also you may want to drain your MC, fluid will keep dripping when the lines are disconected. I used SS lines and they are stiffer then the steel ones.
Good luck
Alex
Good luck
Alex
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Hi WMKJ69,
If I may, I'd like to add that it's a WISE idea to have a GOOD set of flair wrenches. The flair nuts are pretty easy to screw up if you don't have the right tools.
Regards,
Alan
If I may, I'd like to add that it's a WISE idea to have a GOOD set of flair wrenches. The flair nuts are pretty easy to screw up if you don't have the right tools.
Regards,
Alan
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Been there done that.
Many here will agree that brake work, in theory, is simple work and, in reality, can be very frustrating. As mentioned above, good tools take much of the frustration out of this project. Take your time and ask questions here if you get stumped.
When I remove old brake lines, the vise grips is not too far away.....
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Burning Brakes
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From: Scarborough Maine Fredericksburg VA
I agree with the above posters - I don't know why it took me so many years to spend the few bucks on a decent set of line wrenches! I bought Craftsman so they weren't all that expensive but they work just fine for the few times you need them. The OP asked what had to be removed and those flair fittings will be about the hardest things to remove and put on without the right tool - If you have to use vice grips to get them off, and I almost always do, then they were probably put on with a regular open end and stripped!
Also "pre-formed" is a great start but expect to do some minor adjusting as you go along.
Also "pre-formed" is a great start but expect to do some minor adjusting as you go along.
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I had to get out of the garage, I'm going nuts. I can't get the line through the a-arm to the bracket. I've also taken out the radiator shroud to get to things easier. I wanted to look at the radiator and check it out anyways. It is 36+ years old. I'm gonna take it out and have it checked out (if not to expensive). I've got a pretty good car. NO RUST AT ALL. Looks like the car has been garaged it's whole life. I'm gonna detail the area while I've got it apart. And another thing!!! The radiator shroud is a pain in the *** to remove. I ended up cutting it in the middle at the bottom. made it much easier, and I'll just bolt it together, with a scrap piece of plastic. Also, I have already replaced the other lines, I just held off to replace the crossover line(cause it looked so hard). I'm having a hellofatime with it. Thanks everybody, there ain't nuttin easy to do on these cars.