DIY: Replace Brake Lines (Stainless Steel)

[TTGator]

New DIY: Replaced my brake lines with stainless steel. While I had the calipers off to paint them I went ahead and did this upgrade, but split the DIY into two videos.

https://youtu.be/N4S2_vYf_Qw

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by TTGator

New DIY: Replaced my brake lines with stainless steel. While I had the calipers off to paint them I went ahead and did this upgrade, but split the DIY into two videos.

https://youtu.be/N4S2_vYf_Qw

PB Blaster is your friend, and mitigates mucking up those delicate lines nuts.

[TTGator]

Originally Posted by Starter986

PB Blaster is your friend, and mitigates mucking up those delicate lines nuts.

Trust me I went through A LOT of PB Blaster... to no avail.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by TTGator

Trust me I went through A LOT of PB Blaster... to no avail.

Oh, Man. I imagine your car went through some weather over the miles. I used PB Blaster and mine came off like a breeze. Further I imagine you must have been white-knuckling it... because those lines can be very delicate and one mis-step...

Again, great vid! And, again, I REALLY like how you don't abbreviate by editing out all the real challenges. Your delivery is very measured... and you are very patient.

What's next on your DIY roster? I'm looking forward to it!

[paulofto]

Great video as always.

I put on SS lines last year and did a full fluid flush at the same time. Having the proper flare nut wrenches and using extreme care and control is so important. As it is I ended up rounding one of the hard line nuts but it tightened enough. I bought a replacement hard line and I will install it when I do my next brake fluid flush.

Keep up the great videos. Yours are some of the best!

[TTGator]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Oh, Man. I imagine your car went through some weather over the miles. I used PB Blaster and mine came off like a breeze. Further I imagine you must have been white-knuckling it... because those lines can be very delicate and one mis-step...

Again, great vid! And, again, I REALLY like how you don't abbreviate by editing out all the real challenges. Your delivery is very measured... and you are very patient.

What's next on your DIY roster? I'm looking forward to it!

Thanks man! I left two of them in white vinegar overnight, PB Blaster, heat, repeat, vice grips, and they are still together. Finally had to order two new ones with the brackets. Ugh. They come tomorrow, so the car is still on the lift.

After that I'll flush the brake fluid of course, and get that posted

[TTGator]

Originally Posted by paulofto

Great video as always.

I put on SS lines last year and did a full fluid flush at the same time. Having the proper flare nut wrenches and using extreme care and control is so important. As it is I ended up rounding one of the hard line nuts but it tightened enough. I bought a replacement hard line and I will install it when I do my next brake fluid flush.

Keep up the great videos. Yours are some of the best!

Thanks so much! Means a lot. And thanks to all for the subscriptions, likes, and support!

[jaykay]

Nice realistic video!

Is your new paint resistant against brake fluid? I think I messed mine up in one spot during a bleed way back

[TTGator]

Originally Posted by jaykay

Nice realistic video!

Is your new paint resistant against brake fluid? I think I messed mine up in one spot during a bleed way back

Not really... mine has already rubbed off a little around the bleed nipples where I spilled some on it.