Rear Metal Brake line Rusty

[tobybul]

Has anyone replaced the metal brake line between the rear wheels? Remember how long it is? 40 inches maybe?

 

[drdoom]

I have done mine (very common for that line to rust out), and all I recall is that it was quite a bit longer than 40 inches. I think I used a 72, and just coiled the excess around a big socket til I had the right length.

 

[buckwill]

hi drdoom, that works very well but important that coils be kept horizontal,, air trapped in those coils can be a bi,, uh bear to get out,, have top coil loops on top toward wheel so that bleeding air pushes to the wheel, buck

 

[drdoom]

Excellent point, Buck. I never considered that, Thanks.

 

[99SportX]

If you buy or rent a flaring tool you can make the line the proper length and route it just like the factory.

 

[Jason c]

52 inches worked just fine for me.

 

[bilzy7]

Jesus christ, most women are happy with 6.