How to Cap the Brakes Lines for Staging, Seems obvious how to, but not to me |
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How to Cap the Brakes Lines for Staging, Seems obvious how to, but not to me |
Highland |
Dec 4 2018, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California |
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? |
BillC |
Dec 5 2018, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 533 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Unbolt the hard line from the caliper and then put a vacuum cap over the end of the line. Quick, simple, and will keep it from dripping while you work on everything else.
However, Mark's guidance to replace the flex lines if they're old or you can't remember when (if) they were replaced, is very good advice. |
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