Brake line prob. Help...
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Murphy Texas
Brake line prob. Help...
Just finished with brake overhaul and some other stuff and when I had one problem with the right front steel line that connects to the steel braided hose. Whoever did it last time stipped the nut on the steel line so bad I can't get a good seal, the nut is pretty much shot. The question is, can I repair that line by cutting and reflaring and adding a new nut, of would it be just as easy to replace that whole steel line. And is that front right line buried under alot of stuff to remove. Thanks, (71coupe)
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: NorthRidge CA.
I think it would be safer and easier just to order a new line, it is attached with a bolt next to the top a-arm on each side and three bolts attach it to the front crossmember ,trace the line and find the bolts, easy job
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Vancouver BC, Canada
i encountered the same situation last spring. i debated the same options and finally ended up using vise-grips. ain't pretty, but quite effective and I’ve read that many other forum members have done the same. i plan to replace all my hardlines within 5 years.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Re-flaring is an option... but since the new line is cheap and not too diffictult to install I'd go and buy a new line.... how is the rest of the lines ?? Now may be a good idea to go 'all stainless'..... it's only about $150 for the entire set and will last forever...
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: St Petersburg FL
St. Jude Donor '07,'13
I think replacing the line (it's real inexpensive) would be alot safer and easier than re-flaring it. Like RedBad said, you could probably do the whole car for $150 or just the single line for $10-$15...
Alan G.
Vette Brakes & Products, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
Alan G.
Vette Brakes & Products, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
