Hi, I need to replace my calipers and I have stainless steel brake hoses. Do I still clamp them to prevent all the brake fluid from pouring out? Does this even work? If not, what do I do so that I dont drain all my fluid essentially?

 

I am glade you brought that up. I think I am going to be pro-active and go to the hardware store and get a cap, to cap it off when I need to.

 

even still its gonna be pouring as you (I) tighten the banjo bolt, which is what I am trying to avoid :-\

 

Just clean it up with soap and water when you are done. no need to worry about the brake fluid coming out while you are assembling/disassembling.


They sell brake hose banjo plugs (small, slightly tapered rubber plug) at auto parts stores.
It is Dorman part# 13888
http://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-t...41046_52744_0/


You can use these to keep fluid from constantly running out while you have the hose off.


Don't try to clamp or pinch a stainless braided hose. You will crush the Teflon tubing on the inside and ruin it.

 

thats for the info/link. also those things are even cheaper at advance auto, $1.79

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/d...888&showTitle=

 

You definitely want to use the plug. If the master cylinder drains dry, it's a pain to get it bled right.

 

Either way you WILL have to bleed the entire brake system once you open it up to change out the lines.

 

don't pinch stainless lines. just keep them elevated.

why not install the lines with the caliper off and high in the air?

 

the lines are already and have been in. I need to replace the calipers.

 

1. No clamping.

2. You will only have a slow drip, use a catch pan and change the caliper quickly.

3. You're going to have to bleed the front brakes anyway. Just don't let the front brake reservoir run dry, or pump the brake pedal when it's real low, and you'll be fine.

 

i know, that's what i meant. install the banjo bolt/line to the caliper while holding the caliper high enough that it won't lose fluid.
i've done this after i filled the caliper full of fluid, then installed the caliper and was a breeze to bleed.

there's always a small mess to clean up regardless.

 

I will give that a shot tomorrow or saturday when i do it. How high do you have to lift the line? I just dont want all the fluid to pour out, I know some will come out when i disconnect regardless. Is lifting the line higher than the point where it meets the hard line good?

 

You would have to be higher than the master for none to flow out. Fill resi, have caliper and new washers right there. Change cali, refill resi, change other side.

 

Wow. Major overthinking here. Change one caliper at a time. Refill master. Bleed .

 

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.