 how do I install the Stoddard brake line kit?, tools. methods, etc... |
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| 914 RZ-1 |
 Dec 31 2019, 12:06 PM
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Porsche Padawan  Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California  |
I got a gift card to Stoddard and selected the hard brake line kit. It didn't come with instructions and I couldn't easily find any on this site via a Google search.
I've never done this before so I want to make sure I do it right. 1. Is it pretty straight-forward? I figure I can replace one at a time and find the line that fits the one I'm replacing. 2. Drain the brake fluid, first, right? 3. Are there general instructions for doing this sort of thing? I'm not really sure what to look for, since I'm not sure what type of fittings these have. 4. What tools do I need? 5. What methods do I need to know to insure that these are properly installed? 6. The lines look like they have fittings on the end. Do I need to get anything else to go on the brakes? 7. How long should I expect this to take? 8. Anything else I should know? Thanks! |
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| mepstein |
Dec 31 2019, 01:02 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,323 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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It will be much much easier with the engine out. Buy new soft lines if they are more than a couple years old. Buy a brake line wrench - the kind that wrap most of the way around the nut but have a small opening. Sorry, I forget the name.
I would also have a MAP gas torch. It’s the best for unsticking corroded parts. Available at your local home store. |
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| 90quattrocoupe |
Dec 31 2019, 01:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 4-November 16 From: Long Beach, CA. Member No.: 20,561 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 31 2019, 11:02 AM)  Buy a brake line wrench - the kind that wrap most of the way around the nut but have a small opening. Sorry, I forget the name. They are call flare wrenches. You may want to use a PB Blaster or Kroil to loosen the rust or corrosion on the connection between the lines. Greg W. |
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