Leaking brake line still...
05-05-2012, 11:48 AM
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Leaking brake line still...
So I realized my passenger side brake line was leaking, so I replaced them with r.e. extended braided brake lines ! But still the passenger side is leaking rught near the the top... (see pic) what could be causing this?? All is tight and flush...
Cracked hard line or brake line flange?...
Cracked hard line or brake line flange?...
05-06-2012, 01:50 AM
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Is that a brass compression fitting on the hard line, passenger's side? If so...they're only rated for 200-300 PSI, not the 1,500 PSI your brake system generates. Replace it with a proper flare like on the driver's side.
05-06-2012, 02:14 AM
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I've never done the double flare those take. I guess you can rent the tool kit, but I've always just bought a pre-made length. I've used two box end wrenches to bend it in little increments. Guess there are better ways though.
Here's a youtube link on making a blurry flare, looks like a guy would just need one little die if you already have a regular flaring tool.
Here's a youtube link on making a blurry flare, looks like a guy would just need one little die if you already have a regular flaring tool.
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05-06-2012, 10:05 PM
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Most auto parts stores carry premade lines of various lengths. Measure what you need and get one matching or slightly longer if that's what they have.
Check the fitting size on both ends.... or bring your old line in.
Check the fitting size on both ends.... or bring your old line in.
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