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> Why Should I Replace My Rear Brake Lines?, Because this is what happens to them over time!!
Jeffs9146
post Feb 1 2011, 07:13 PM
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I replaced my rear brake lines while I was in there and you can see why it is important to replace these every once and a while!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)



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post Feb 1 2011, 07:15 PM
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total PIA!! care to elaborate on your method of removal?
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post Feb 1 2011, 07:27 PM
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QUOTE(silver74insocal @ Feb 1 2011, 05:15 PM) *
care to elaborate on your method of removal?

Removal is easy ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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post Feb 1 2011, 07:31 PM
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I dont recall the removal being a PIA, what part did or are you struggling with?
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post Feb 1 2011, 07:33 PM
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They don't look too bad, they still have a small open flow path (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Feb 1 2011, 07:36 PM
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Easy!

1. Take the motor out
2. R&R the brake lines
3. Put the motor back in

Easy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

The motor was already out so it was the time to do it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

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One was more open but the other is very small!!
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post Feb 1 2011, 07:58 PM
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One of the worst jobs in a 914.

Cut them off by the top connection and use a deep well 14mm (I think) to remove.

Clips will hold you up. Use ViseGrips to hold and tap them off with a hammer.

Have an 11mm Flare available for the top hardline. You may be able to access through one of the engine shelf holes. Heat is your friend so you don't bend the NLA hardlines.

It really is much easier with the engine out.
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post Feb 1 2011, 08:36 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Feb 1 2011, 05:58 PM) *

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care to elaborate on your method of removal?


One of the worst jobs in a 914.

Cut them off by the top connection and use a deep well 14mm (I think) to remove.

Clips will hold you up. Use ViseGrips to hold and tap them off with a hammer.

Have an 11mm Flare available for the top hardline. You may be able to access through one of the engine shelf holes. Heat is your friend so you don't bend the NLA hardlines.

It really is much easier with the engine out.



Were the rear hard lines ever really available? I have made my own. I typically buy metric lines and flare them myself. The bubble flares aren't that hard to make.
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post Feb 1 2011, 08:42 PM
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It also helps a lot to flip your car upside down before doing this.
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post Feb 1 2011, 08:47 PM
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And for any non believers, the outsides looked fine.
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post Feb 1 2011, 09:03 PM
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Watch these lines while someone steps on the brake pedal. I had one of those that looked normal until pressurized and it swelled 50%! Huge aneurism ready to burst.

And, the hard lines were available atleast until recently. I bought one from Porsche all nicely pre-bent. Dropped right in no muss, no fuss.
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post Feb 1 2011, 09:40 PM
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How old were those?

I did mine a 2 years ago, curious on how long they last. I am guessing about 30 years for some. But I bet they should be replaced sooner then that.

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post Feb 1 2011, 09:45 PM
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I don't know how old they were, they look original (note the metal strap around each one)!!

I purchased the car 2 1/2 months ago and the rear brakes were locked up!

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