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Questions tagged [brake-lines]

Pipe, hose or tube containing either the air or fluid that will apply pressure for the brakes.

Pipe, hose or tube containing either the air or fluid that will apply pressure for the brakes.

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How do brake lines connect to their respective fittings?

I'm planning on replacing a leaky section of brake line for the rear driver side wheel on my 2004 Hyundai Getz 1.3 Gsi. The section of brake hose is relatively short, with one end connected to the wheel and the other connected to a fitting that then…
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How to remove brake line nut without stripping?

I started to remove one of the brake line nuts from the master cylinder with a box wrench and it began to strip on me. I didn't let it strip much so I went and got some flange nut wrenches and it still started to strip on me. What can I do to get…
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Is this the correct brake union for my cylinder?

I'm replacing the rear brake cylinder on my 2004 Hyundai Getz 1.3. Although the cylinder comes with the bleeder nut, it doesn't come with the union nut that is used to connect the brake hose to the cylinder. The hose is a standard 3/16" pipe. I've…
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Replaced busted brake line but the brakes still don't work

I have a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche with a broken brake line. We replaced the broken brake line, added new fluid and bled the brakes for about an hour and there still seems to be air in the lines or something else because the brake pedal still goes to…
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How can you tell when rusted metal brake lines should be changed?

My 2000 Nissan Altima has some rust on the metal brake lines. Is there a way to tell when they should be replaced?
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Protecting/preventing brake lines' nut seizing by corrosion: paint? Grease?

We all know old cars, or those in harsh nature conditions often suffer of having seized nuts by corrosion in the brake lines to calipers and cylinders, and even in the master cylinder. As I live in an island where sea breeze actually crosses the…
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Does a '99 Dakota brake lines use a bubble flare or a double flare?

The long brake line from the front to the rear in my '98 Dodge Dakota rotted out and I'm half-way through replacing it. (The title says '99 Dakota because the brakes are the '99 design.) I'm pretty sure the 4 ends I've seen of the old brake lines…
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Using stainless braided line with AN fitting and connecting it to junction block

I am attempting to do something new, and after researching about it, I am still heavily confused. I have watched multiple videos on how the AN fittings actually go on the braided lines, which makes sense, but my confusion stems from how you get them…
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Can fuel and brake lines touch?

I have a 2001 Honda Accord. I just installed nylon fuel lines and in certain places they touch the brake lines. Also, in the engine bay, a rubber fuel line touches the tube coming out of the brake fluid container. Can I just leave the fuel lines as…
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Modifying a brake line fitting

I recently took it upon myself to replace the brake line from the block splitter thing by the master cylinder to the rear brakes on a project I have been working on. After ordering brake fittings (14mm x 1.5mm) for 1/4' line. I found that they did…
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Motorhome Rear drivers side brake, needs temporary fix

The motorhome is currently our temporary home and at any given moment we will have to move it, especially in case of emergency as we are not too far from a naval air base and potential bad storms. The brake light on the dash stays on. The leak is…
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Brake pedal travel adjustment after new brake lines?

My 2014 Hyundai Elantra needed new brake lines, and now the pedal travel is a bit longer than it was. I don’t have specific measurements, and the brakes do work; it just feels like I have to push further to fully engage the brakes. Two things: is…
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How do you change brake lines on 2003 monte carlo ss

I want to change the rusty brake lines on my 2003 chevy monte carlo ss. It looks almost impossible to get to the line clamps off.
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Replacing rear brake lines, is one enough or should I add two?

I am in the process of restoring a Mitsubishi GTO, who's brake lines have rusted. I'll be using NiCoper lines, replacing the Master Cylinder, removing the ABS modulator (also rusted and can't find a new one anymore) and possibly the Vacuum…
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Is this iso flare corrrect?

I am attempting to implement an iso flare on a 1/4' (6m) line. As this is the line that supplies both rear brakes I want to be sure it is done correctly, below is a link to photos of all 4 sides and an overhead view. . More images here My primary…
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