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| Mike's2nd914 |
 May 27 2003, 08:31 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 26-April 03 From: Birmingham, AL Member No.: 616  |
I need the brake line for the left rear caliper that goes from the factory rubber line (now stainless) to the caliper. I don't see it on PP's website. AA's site says they have it for $20.00 plus shipping and who knows if they even have it. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Mike |
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| Lawrence |
May 27 2003, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None  |
Hi Mike.
You can make your own. Go to your local auto parts store, get a replacement steel line and a cheap line bender tool. You need the tool. Simply bending the tube in your hands will cause it to crease. -Rusty |
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| Mike's2nd914 |
May 27 2003, 11:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 26-April 03 From: Birmingham, AL Member No.: 616 |
Hey Rusty, thanks for the advice. How about the nuts? Will the tool flare the ends properly and are the nuts available? One nut is OK from the original line but the other is seriously fubared!
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| Brad Roberts |
May 27 2003, 11:12 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
They come with the correct fittings and flare.. all you have to do is bend it.
I use a paint spray can (Krylon style) to get the proper bend for the rear lines (bend it around the can) You dont have to worry about the flare and the fittings. Just buy the proper length. B |
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| Mike's2nd914 |
May 27 2003, 11:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 26-April 03 From: Birmingham, AL Member No.: 616 |
Thanks Brad & Rusty! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| MJHanna |
May 27 2003, 11:52 AM
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Does this 911 make my butt look big? Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 23-January 03 From: Lowry Crossing, Texas Member No.: 185 |
You can go to AutoZone and borrow the bending tool and flair kit from them, they are both part of their tool loaning program. You pay for it, return it, and get ALL your money back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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| Mike's2nd914 |
May 27 2003, 10:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 26-April 03 From: Birmingham, AL Member No.: 616 |
Did the AutoZone thing. Worked great. Installed the new line with no problems.
Thanks, Mike |
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| Brad Roberts |
May 28 2003, 09:59 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Wait.. you mean.. something we told a "club member" actually worked ???LOL
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Good job Mike. B |
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| BenNC |
May 28 2003, 04:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Cary, NC Member No.: 267 |
What are the appropriate lengths, or can I get close enough by just running a tape measure along the old lines?
Thanks |
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| Brad Roberts |
May 28 2003, 04:48 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Run a tape measure down the old lines. Or do like I do... and cut a piece of string and take it with you to the parts store.
B |
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| seanery |
May 28 2003, 04:57 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,841 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Hey, that's my trick!
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