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> How to Cap the Brakes Lines for Staging, Seems obvious how to, but not to me
Highland
post Dec 4 2018, 05:05 PM
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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?
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post Dec 5 2018, 04:47 PM
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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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post Dec 5 2018, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(BillC @ Dec 5 2018, 05:47 PM) *

Unbolt the hard line from the caliper and then put a vacuum cap over then 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.


The vacuum cap is new to me, I'll get some. I had to cut open the lines from a couple cars to get the techs at our shop to believe me that they go bad. They looked fine on the outside but were a mess on the inside. They are a bit of a pain to replace on the back but if you are doing everything, now's the time.
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post Dec 5 2018, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(914forme @ Dec 5 2018, 08:00 PM) *
Also replace the fluid it absorbs water over time, which reduces its boiling point.

Excellent point. Brake fluid in street cars should be flushed/replaced every two years (or less, but never longer). For race cars, brake fluid should be flushed much more often.
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