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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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I'm removing the trailing arms. I just disconnected the rear brake line where the steel line off the caliper meets the rubber hose. I'm having trouble plugging the lines to keep brake fluid from leaking. Anyone know what size plugs I need to plug these? I've got a temporary plug made of rubber hose and a screw, but not sure if it will prevent leaking for long.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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I just asked this question a week or so ago.

I went to home depot and got littlet rubber plugs, in the screw and bolt isle. Then just cut them down until they twisted in tight. Haven't had any dripping in a week or so.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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Napa has the plugs you are talking about. Have them pull a brake hose that fits your car and then match up the plug.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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Thanks to both of you for the suggestions. I really dislike working on the brake lines simply because I always make a mess.
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 03:48 AM
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A golf tee works good.
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