Robert Nick
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- Joined
- April 2, 2001
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- City, State
- Brownstown, MI
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '92 4WD XLT / 2000 Mounty
I noticed a loss of Brake Fluid from the Master Cylinder over the past few weeks. A leak was detected on a section of Brake Line adjacent to the Fuel Tank/Left Rear Leaf Spring Area. The Fuel Tank was removed from its mounting location to access the damaged area of the Brake Line. Here are a few pictures of my repair.
The bad section of Brake Line was cut using a K-D Tubing Cutter. The new Brake Tube was bent to closely resemble the damaged Brake Line.
Some additional items required besides the 3/16" Brake Line. They include 3/16" Brake Line Unions and 3/16" Brake Tube Nuts.
The Tubing installed in the Double-Flaring Tool Fixture at the required distance prior to the Flaring Process.
Insert the 3/16" Double Flaring Tool Die and Tighted until fully seated in the fixture.
Remove the Die and repeat the Process with the Flaring Tool until fully seated in the fixture. Your Double-Flare is completed.
Slide both 3/16" Brake Tubing Nuts on the Tube and repeat the Double Flaring Process on the other end of the Brake Tubing.
Prepare the Good Portion of the Brake Tubing on the Vehicle for the Double Flaring Process. It can be a little tight here along the frame.
Fixture in place along the Frame with the Double-Flaring Die.
The Finished Double-Flare should resemble this finished product.
Install the Finished Brake Line Assembly to the Flexible Hose adjacent to the Rear Axle Assembly.
I reinstalled the Fuel Tank Assembly to its mounting location and Bled the Rear Brakes. I hopes this helps any members in the future.
Install the Finished Brake Line Assembly to the Flexible Hose adjacent to the Rear Axle Assembly.
I reinstalled the Fuel Tank Assembly to its mounting location and Bled the Rear Brakes. I hopes this helps any members in the future.