How to Cap the Brakes Lines for Staging, Seems obvious how to, but not to me Options

[Highland]

So I'm at the stage where I'm going to drop the brakes and suspension to change bearings, bushings, calipers, rotors, pads, shocks, springs, etc. I plan to start with the rear then move to the front.

So the car will probably be off its wheels for some time while I'm trying to figure this all out.

I've emptied the brake reservoir with a turkey baster, but of course there's still fluid in the lines. I'm also thinking it would be easier to bleed the lines if there's fluid in them.

My question is where is the best place to disconnect the brake lines (before or after the flex) and what's the best way to cap it so I don't end up with brake fluid on my paint?

[914forme]

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If it is going to be setting a long time, I use old brake lines, cut them, crimp the ends flat a couple of times, and then clamp them in a vice, heat them up and run solder down the the line from the flare side.

You now have plugs to keep the everything nice and dry below.

If you don't know the age of the lines replace them. Also replace the fluid it absorbs water over time, which reduces its boiling point.