How To Replace Brake Lines?

Similar to the replacement of brake pads, replacing lines and hoses is reasonably straightforward. There’s not a lot of muss and fuss, but you should prep your workspace and gather up your tools and materials before you start. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Jack
• Jack stands
• A set of wheel chocks
• Collection of crescent/box-end wrenches in varying sizes
• Collection of flat-head screwdrivers
• A socket set
• Can of brake cleaner
• Can of brake fluid
• A set of plastic gloves

Now that you have all you’ll need to replace your brake lines. Here are the steps.

1. Jack the vehicle up
2. Chock each wheel other than the lifted corner of the car
3. Install a jack-stand
4. Drop the vehicle down on the jack-stand
5. Identify the line fittings/clips at each brake caliper
6. Loosen the line fitting nuts at the brake caliper (fluid may seep from the fitting itself)
7. Remove the retainer clip
8. Loosen the other end of the line and remove the like itself
9. Install the line on one end and lock it down
10. Install the other end of the line on the caliper and reinstall the retaining clip
11. Lock the down the nut
12. Repeat accordingly

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How Do You Replace Brake Lines?

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Replacing lines and hoses is reasonably straightforward. This process can be executed with a minimum of muss and fuss, although you should be prepared with several hand tools and support systems.

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Rick Carlton

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Buy Brakes

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