Sorry to bump an old thread. But might be tackling this over the weekend. Wish me luck!
Stainless Brake Line Install (HOW TO?)
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mprice1234
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Good luck, post your results and thoughts for us when you are done!
bigrig
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Cody Templeton
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I did mine over 2 years ago with the same kit. It's pretty straightforward, just pay attention when you're flaring the rear lines. Even a cheap kit will work fine as long as you use it right.
Got to install my rotors and pads but didn't get to installing the lines since the tools didn't show up in time.
For the rear lines (from the caliper), you have to cut both hardlines? Or is it just the passenger side? I have a 2013 MY.
For the rear lines (from the caliper), you have to cut both hardlines? Or is it just the passenger side? I have a 2013 MY.
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bigrig
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For the 2013's (at least for mine), both lines had to be cut. You will see that the hard line is crimped onto the hose (rather than screwed into the hose, like the hoses you are replacing them with). That is the reason for cutting the hardline in the first place. If you are able to unscrew the hardline from the hose then you can avoid cutting them altogether. If you attach pics of your hardline, I can confirm if you need to cut them or not.
I know for sure I had to cut the passenger side, I just didn't bother looking at driver side. And I started to confuse myself because everyone only showed pictures of the passenger side. Thank you for the clarification!
Cody Templeton
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I had to cut mine for sure, but I ordered the kit that required you to cut them.
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