Tips for R&R the Front Brake Lines
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The rear line that goes from the front drivers side to the rear axle blew on my 2000 Dak last weekend. I bought a 25' role of the AGS brake line tubing from Autozone. I bent it by hand to match the shape of the line. I am going to do the same for the front lines because they are in bad shape too. Autozone also sells the line fittings (AGS M10x1.0). I searched for prebent lines but only found one site that sells them and they wanted way too much for them.
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Yes, pre-bent are hard to find and horribly expensive when you do find them
I've decided not to try and splice. Looks like way to much of a PITA to do it in the truck.
I'm buying 2 pieces of tubing with the ends ready to go. Pre-flared and with connectors. I'm getting 30" for the LF and a 70" piece for the RF.
I need to buy a hand tube bender still to make the bends. Any suggestions on which tube bender to get ?
BTW, what size are the lines on our Dakotas ? 3/16" ??
I've decided not to try and splice. Looks like way to much of a PITA to do it in the truck.
I'm buying 2 pieces of tubing with the ends ready to go. Pre-flared and with connectors. I'm getting 30" for the LF and a 70" piece for the RF.
I need to buy a hand tube bender still to make the bends. Any suggestions on which tube bender to get ?
BTW, what size are the lines on our Dakotas ? 3/16" ??
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There are several different styles of tubing benders, but if you're planning on using it again in the future, I would get one that looks like this.
It may cost you a few more bucks, but it's easier to use and makes nicer bends, IMO. Others may have differing opinions.
It may cost you a few more bucks, but it's easier to use and makes nicer bends, IMO. Others may have differing opinions.
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There are several different styles of tubing benders, but if you're planning on using it again in the future, I would get one that looks like this.
It may cost you a few more bucks, but it's easier to use and makes nicer bends, IMO. Others may have differing opinions.
It may cost you a few more bucks, but it's easier to use and makes nicer bends, IMO. Others may have differing opinions.
Does anyone know the diameter of these brake lines ?
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I (and the part's store guys) had a nightmare getting the end connectors figured out and ADAPTED.
I ended up buying a 60" straight line of Ni-Co (great stuff BTW). Had to cut one end off and remove the adapters which were on it (too skinny) and installing a pair of 1/4" Standard US threaded adapters.
I haven't had time yet to bend and install it. Shall be interesting I'm sure.
BTW, the Ni-Co metal is a breeze to bend. One can literally bend it with your fingers. Great stuff !
I'll post my results when I get the time to install it.