SS brake lines... fluid flush inquiry

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by 911monty

This question conveys a fundamental lack of understanding of how a hydraulic system works and is dangerous.

Again no offense but sometimes a man just has to know his limitations.

Okay Since you actually asked this question I will be the lone dissenter. I'm offering this as sincerely as possible. Your brakes are the ultimate safety system on your car and can result in severe injury to yourself and the public if not done properly. My recommendation to you is to pay an indy to do this, it will be well worth the 1 hr. What are you going to do if you twist off a caliper line? Maybe the indy will let you watch and you can do next time. Otherwise, since you don't track your car having a Motive bleeder sitting around for two years with brake fluid in it, it may not even work next time you want to use it. Got someone with experience that wants to help you then great, otherwise let a pro do it. Good Luck and best wishes however you elect to proceed.

OK. Dirty Harry. I do know my limitations, and is why precisely I turn to the forum. Bleeding brakes... swapping brake lines... not exactly rocket science... which is why I inquired about the preliminary steps to swaping the lines and then bleeding the brakes.

I've watched several vids to replace lines/bleed the system and, in my younger days, bled a few brakes absent a bleeder... and survived to tell about it. I restored my 86 bim through books, vids, and a couple of forums... so I'm fairly confident in my ability to wrench.

I would exercise extreme caution and diligence when removing the existing lines (I'd be in no hurry).

Trust me... I do listen to you guys, and wouldn't attempt the swap without first consulting with you pros.

That said... I could just refresh the fluid... properly bleeding the brakes... and wait on the SS install until the day I HAVE TO bring the car to a shop.

Your primary concern (and I thank you for that) is I might break or tear or FU something beyond my ability. This is the reason why I would take my time... and follow proper procedure.

Sincerely I value opinion and instruction.

In conclusion, and I'll follow your lead... Go? Or no go?

Thanks!

[husker boxster]

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(was only going to say 1 GO but forum requires 10 letters per post)

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

GO GO GO GO
(was only going to say 1 GO but forum requires 10 letters per post)

IMHO, Yes..!

If you have done it in the past, still the same basics just take your time and perhaps add as well soaking the bleeders for a couple of days (prior), with PB Blaster or similar to loose a possibly stubborn bleeder.

911's suggests also a 'volunteer club mentor' to safety check your work while enjoying a beer (kindly provided by you..) , but feel pretty sure that someone from the forum that lives in the same area, may he offer to help, just ask

This is an awesome forum.

[paulofto]

I know you mentioned watching videos of brake line changes but I'm not sure if you saw this one which I found to be quite helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czvr1_lNZew

[Starter986]

So it's a go. Thank you all for the votes of confidence.

I'm Palm Springs proximate. I'd like to bang this out along with the water pump... LTT, oil pressure valve upgrade... motor mount... S oil cooler.

Who is local enough to assist/examine my handiwork with the brake lines? I could visit you and, yes, I'd bring beer and a pizza.

Thank you, fellas...

[dlud]

I agree: do it. Change out all the lines and then bleed each wheel in the prescribed order. I commend you for asking the question.