prayforsurf0
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- April 7, 2015
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- Montauk NY
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Ford Explorer XLT
Hey all,
I've replace all the hard lines on my 98' Ex from ABS unit to each caliper myself before, and the line that goes over the rear diff.
The two short lines from the MC to ABS looked fine at the time so I let them be (wish I just replaced them too) because now they look ready to be replaced.
Just wanted to check in and make sure I do this properly the first time around. First of all...wasn't there a whole sticky post regarding changing the brake lines ? I can't find it.
Second, how does one avoid getting air into the ABS when removing the fittings ?
I also remember to not let the MC run dry.
Anything else I should be keeping in mind ?
I remember to do ensure to create good, perfect circular flares, and chamfer the inside edges of the tubing after cutting and before flaring.
And do I remember correctly, the amount of line that should be sticking out from the clamp should be a length that is the same as the thickness of the insert ?
Thanks for your input !
I've replace all the hard lines on my 98' Ex from ABS unit to each caliper myself before, and the line that goes over the rear diff.
The two short lines from the MC to ABS looked fine at the time so I let them be (wish I just replaced them too) because now they look ready to be replaced.
Just wanted to check in and make sure I do this properly the first time around. First of all...wasn't there a whole sticky post regarding changing the brake lines ? I can't find it.
Second, how does one avoid getting air into the ABS when removing the fittings ?
I also remember to not let the MC run dry.
Anything else I should be keeping in mind ?
I remember to do ensure to create good, perfect circular flares, and chamfer the inside edges of the tubing after cutting and before flaring.
And do I remember correctly, the amount of line that should be sticking out from the clamp should be a length that is the same as the thickness of the insert ?
Thanks for your input !