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> Brake line replacement, Anything on the threads of the fittings?
Allan
post Mar 26 2006, 11:26 AM
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Gonna replace my rubber brake lines today and was wondering if there is anything I should put on the threads when I put it back together.

Any other common problems when replacing them?

Old stuff so somthing might break...
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post Mar 26 2006, 11:32 AM
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You might apply a bit of light weight oil or brake fluid as a thread lube.

No thread compounds or teflon tape! Flare fittings need clean contact to work.

The rear lines are a pain to get to. Take your time.


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post Mar 26 2006, 11:37 AM
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A set of LINE WRENCH crows feet are you friend on the rears. Took me 15 to swap both this last time I did it now that I have all the right tools.

For those members who don't already know, line wrenches are the "correct" tool for working on brake lines. They are basically a box wrench with a little slot cut out. See the picture. This set cost me about $15 at NAPA.


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post Mar 26 2006, 11:57 AM
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QUOTE (trekkor @ Mar 26 2006, 09:32 AM)
The rear lines are a pain to get to. Take your time.

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I waited till I had the motor out to replace mine.
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post Mar 26 2006, 12:06 PM
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wow mark (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) . at that price, i can't afford not to have a set of those!! getting out the phone book right now. combo box wrenches suck on brake lines.

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post Mar 26 2006, 12:23 PM
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Jeez, I just went to Sears to get 1 flare wrench and the lady rang it up at almost 20 bucks. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)

Went back and bought a complete set for $37.00. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
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post Mar 26 2006, 12:32 PM
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i can see the red factor going way down. when the combo wrench slips off, where the rear hard line connects to the soft line, and you stuff your hand into the bracket, it hurts pretty good.

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post Mar 26 2006, 01:01 PM
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QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Mar 26 2006, 10:06 AM)
wow mark (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) . at that price, i can't afford not to have a set of those!! getting out the phone book right now. combo box wrenches suck on brake lines.

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Gotta find the EVERCRAFT crap. It's their "cheap-o" line. These will probably last me my lifetime. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)
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post Mar 26 2006, 03:15 PM
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Fronts done.

Rears will have to wait. I gotta get this thing on a lift.

It's gonna be a bitch.

How do I reset the master cylinder circuit?

I remember someone saying you have to crank the wheels all the way to one side or another and reach up into somthing.
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post Mar 26 2006, 03:21 PM
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get under the car... pull the front suspension cover...

look at your MC. at the electrical connection, there is a little, TINY button you puch to reset it AFTER you bleed it

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post Mar 26 2006, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 26 2006, 02:21 PM)
get under the car... pull the front suspension cover...

look at your MC. at the electrical connection, there is a little, TINY button you puch to reset it AFTER you bleed it

AA

Kinda like finding the "Gee" spot...once you see it. it's like...oh THAT's it.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
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post Mar 26 2006, 03:26 PM
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QUOTE ("*" @ Mar 26 2006, 02:25 PM)
QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 26 2006, 02:21 PM)
get under the car... pull the front suspension cover...

look at your MC. at the electrical connection, there is a little, TINY button you puch to reset it AFTER you bleed it

AA

Kinda like finding the "Gee" spot...once you see it. it's like...oh THAT's it.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

yup... the actual button is like 2mm by 2mm.... TINY.
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post Mar 26 2006, 03:35 PM
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I'm use to dealing with small things... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
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post Mar 26 2006, 03:37 PM
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QUOTE (Headrage @ Mar 26 2006, 02:35 PM)
I'm use to dealing with small things... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

Sounds like a 911 thing..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)
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post Mar 26 2006, 03:43 PM
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post Mar 26 2006, 03:54 PM
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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 26 2006, 01:21 PM)
get under the car... pull the front suspension cover...

look at your MC. at the electrical connection, there is a little, TINY button you puch to reset it AFTER you bleed it

AA

And it's my sole responsibility to remind everyone every time this comes up that not all MCs have the reset button. If there are two wires hooked to your switch you have no reset button so don't bother. If you only have one wire hooked to your MC then there is a reset button. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
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post Mar 26 2006, 04:33 PM
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What do you do in the event that there is no reset button?

R&R master cylinder?
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post Mar 26 2006, 04:48 PM
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QUOTE (Headrage @ Mar 26 2006, 03:33 PM)
What do you do in the event that there is no reset button?

R&R master cylinder?

if there is no reset button - there is no flashing light? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 26 2006, 02:48 PM)
if there is no reset button - there is no flashing light? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

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So I must have one....
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post Mar 26 2006, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE (McMark @ Mar 26 2006, 09:37 AM)
line wrenches are the "correct" tool for working on brake lines

You sound like you're channeling brad (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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