front brake hose replacement
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front brake hose replacement
Replacing front pads on my 1988 coupe.Being my first time for this work,I have a question re the hose that mounts to the caliper.Is the end of the hose that attaches to the bracket
where the brake line is just threaded on as it appears to be ? Also is there a seal at this connection ? Can a metal clip (squealer) be on each pad -or only the inner ? TIA
where the brake line is just threaded on as it appears to be ? Also is there a seal at this connection ? Can a metal clip (squealer) be on each pad -or only the inner ? TIA
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Yes, it just screws on. There is a copper washer that does the sealing. Should be replaced when removed. Usually only one pad has the warning clip, but it wouldn't hurt anything as long as it fits on both sides.
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IF you are replacing a hose, might as well do all 4. I'll bet your car can stand to be flushed since most people assume that the brakes are a sealed forever system. Rubber doesn't get better with time. I'd go to braided SS hose.
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Good chance that the front hoses are original-tried to loosen today and I could not budge them.Kept a wrench on the brake line nut coming up to the hose,but I am leery of reefing on the connection to hard .
Any further " tricks of the trade" suggestions?
Any further " tricks of the trade" suggestions?
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Fire and force. Not like you are looking at reuse anyway.
