Where to find replacement rear brake lines?
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Where to find replacement rear brake lines?
I have a 95 Neon Highline and I need to replace the rear metal preformed brake lines. I live in Central Illinois and can"t find anybody that sells them. Was wondering if anybody can tell me how to find them. Or is it that hard to purchase a roll of brake line and bend and install them that way. Any help would be appreciated.
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Yup, go to autozone and you can get 25' of 3/16" line for $23 or so. Flare tool is $15. $5 pipe cutter. $2 file. Replace all your brake lines for about $50 and a couple of hours of work.
Good thing is you have one continuous line all the way to the wheel cylinder or caliper. Far cheaper and easier than buying 4' sections and couplings. Couplings are normally $4 each... I know, it's how I used to replace brake lines.
It's so cool to be able to make custom brake lines to whatever length and bend you need. It only takes a little practice.
I bought a flare tool years ago and use it only a couple of times a year. Mostly on other peoples cars. You can easily make back the investment in the tool. There are youtube videos showing how to make double flares.
Good thing is you have one continuous line all the way to the wheel cylinder or caliper. Far cheaper and easier than buying 4' sections and couplings. Couplings are normally $4 each... I know, it's how I used to replace brake lines.
It's so cool to be able to make custom brake lines to whatever length and bend you need. It only takes a little practice.
I bought a flare tool years ago and use it only a couple of times a year. Mostly on other peoples cars. You can easily make back the investment in the tool. There are youtube videos showing how to make double flares.
Last edited by ClaytonH; Nov 9, 2015 at 06:34 PM.
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