2000 explorer rearbrake line replacement

[winkdj]

Can anyone refer me to a link or explain how to replace the rear brake line on a 2000 ford explorer, SOHC engine. This is the line that runs from rear wheel to rear wheel. Illustrations would be greatly appreciated.

 

[imp]

Can anyone refer me to a link or explain how to replace the rear brake line on a 2000 ford explorer, SOHC engine. This is the line that runs from rear wheel to rear wheel. Illustrations would be greatly appreciated.

You can measure the line's length by following it one side to the other with a flexible measuring tape. The replacement tubing will be straight, about 5 feet long, and you can screw the fitting on one end into the caliper on one side, begin running the tube along the old one, bending carefully as you go along.

With care & patience, you can approximate the old line's bends and location pretty closely. Remove the old line, secure the new under the clip, if any, in the center, fill the master cylinder, bleed air as necessary, and you got it! imp

 

[Jason c]

Get the 52" line with standard fittings from your local auto parts store. Then just bend it to match the old one. Taking the old one out first will help make it easier to match the bends.

 

[koda2000]

this is a really simple job. it's about as straight foward as a DIY job gets. you can buy replacement brake line at any auto parts store. it comes in a variety of lenghts and wth SAE or METRIC fittings. i believe you're gonna need the metric fittings. just measure both sides and buy pieces that are about the same length. a line wrench makes getting the fittings off/on much easier. if the new line is a little too long you can compensate by adding an extra bend ot two. the line is very easy to bend with your hands and shouldn't link as it's thin but strong. you won't be making any sharp bends anyway. the harder part (but not real hard) is bleeding the brakes when you're done. if you're not comfortable doing this job take it to someone who's qualified. braking systems aren't complicated, but if you don't know what you're doing it's a job better left to someone who does.

 

[Torqueranger]

this is a really simple job. it's about as straight foward as a DIY job gets. you can buy replacement brake line at any auto parts store. it comes in a variety of lenghts and wth SAE or METRIC fittings. i believe you're gonna need the metric fittings. just measure both sides and buy pieces that are about the same length. a line wrench makes getting the fittings off/on much easier. if the new line is a little too long you can compensate by adding an extra bend ot two. the line is very easy to bend with your hands and shouldn't link as it's thin but strong. you won't be making any sharp bends anyway. the harder part (but not real hard) is bleeding the brakes when you're done. if you're not comfortable doing this job take it to someone who's qualified. braking systems aren't complicated, but if you don't know what you're doing it's a job better left to someone who does.

+1
I also found speed bleeders to really help when bleeding the brakes and makes the job alot faster and eaiser..

 

[phork]

Can anyone confirm if the rear brake lines on a premade line would be standard fittings or metric fittings?