Replace Brake Line & Brake Hose: Pontiac Aztec
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Date: 2020-08-05
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JOE
hi eric you should be wearing eye protection and gloves. also I have never replaced a brake hose or line so thanks for the video. plus i am sure there are plenty of other people out there that still have not done it either. I like that cutter. Eric the quality of your work is just amazing you work on every customers car or truck like it was yours. I really wish I lived in Avoca and your thoughts and attitude are amazing. I love all of your ideas and videos and have learned so much from them. my mom has a 97 ford escort she has a few brake lines that have a minor drip or should I put it a sweat and since I dont have the tools I will have to bring it to a shop to get done. 7 months a go i changed her wheel cylinder using a oem type and it just statred to leak in side the rubber boots. so now i am going to replace it again under waranty
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hi eric you should be wearing eye protection and gloves. also I have never replaced a brake hose or line so thanks for the video. plus i am sure there are plenty of other people out there that still have not done it either. I like that cutter. Eric the quality of your work is just amazing you work on every customers car or truck like it was yours. I really wish I lived in Avoca and your thoughts and attitude are amazing. I love all of your ideas and videos and have learned so much from them. my mom has a 97 ford escort she has a few brake lines that have a minor drip or should I put it a sweat and since I dont have the tools I will have to bring it to a shop to get done. 7 months a go i changed her wheel cylinder using a oem type and it just statred to leak in side the rubber boots. so now i am going to replace it again under waranty
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jhitt79
VERY IMPORTANT thing you didn't mention that can happen to a novice (besides forgetting the flair nut) is: make sure to put the flair nut close up to the line flair BEFORE you start bending the line to shape. Otherwise you may get your line all bent up pretty like, be all proud of how cool you are, then realize the flair nut won't slide past the bends. This is especially true if using those longer nuts. That nice 90 degree bend that you used the bender to achieve, yeah, try straightening that out then redoing it and see how it looks. Been there in the early days, but live and learn, cuss a few times then teach someone else from your mistakes.
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VERY IMPORTANT thing you didn't mention that can happen to a novice (besides forgetting the flair nut) is: make sure to put the flair nut close up to the line flair BEFORE you start bending the line to shape. Otherwise you may get your line all bent up pretty like, be all proud of how cool you are, then realize the flair nut won't slide past the bends. This is especially true if using those longer nuts. That nice 90 degree bend that you used the bender to achieve, yeah, try straightening that out then redoing it and see how it looks. Been there in the early days, but live and learn, cuss a few times then teach someone else from your mistakes.
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Nick
My 2003 chevy truck has new pads, rotors, calipers and a new master cylinder. The master cylinder was replaced about 6 months ago when I had no pedal. This solved my issue and I had brakes again. Now just recently my pedal started going to the floor again and I have no brakes. I inspected the truck on the lift and noticed no signs of leakage from the lines. Am I able to get away with replacing all the brake hoses without having to mess with the lines?
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My 2003 chevy truck has new pads, rotors, calipers and a new master cylinder. The master cylinder was replaced about 6 months ago when I had no pedal. This solved my issue and I had brakes again. Now just recently my pedal started going to the floor again and I have no brakes. I inspected the truck on the lift and noticed no signs of leakage from the lines. Am I able to get away with replacing all the brake hoses without having to mess with the lines?
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Impact009
Great video, but not as easy as it looks. Bent my line close to perfectly, but I could never flare it. I have a flaring tool very similar to yours, and the line gets pushed out of the tool. The only way to prevent that is to tighten the tool so hard that the threads indent into the line. Instead of the die flaring the line, the end of the line just bends.
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Great video, but not as easy as it looks. Bent my line close to perfectly, but I could never flare it. I have a flaring tool very similar to yours, and the line gets pushed out of the tool. The only way to prevent that is to tighten the tool so hard that the threads indent into the line. Instead of the die flaring the line, the end of the line just bends.
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slantsix
You forgot to emphasize the insertion of the tube into the fitting BEFORE flaring or bending. It usually takes me 2 - 4 times of recutting and reflaring before I get it right. The tighter the spot inside the frame, and behind blockages on the car, the more times it takes me. (You know. that Murphy guy always raises his ugly head)
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You forgot to emphasize the insertion of the tube into the fitting BEFORE flaring or bending. It usually takes me 2 - 4 times of recutting and reflaring before I get it right. The tighter the spot inside the frame, and behind blockages on the car, the more times it takes me. (You know. that Murphy guy always raises his ugly head)
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dondale68
Thanks Eric, that inverted flare looks like the ones in the parts stores (on machine made brake lines) I had a real hard time making those flares ''seal'', you showed me my mistake, I went cheap and bought a cheap flaring tool without those little inserts, has cost me a hell of alot more than just a couple more dollars!
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Thanks Eric, that inverted flare looks like the ones in the parts stores (on machine made brake lines) I had a real hard time making those flares ''seal'', you showed me my mistake, I went cheap and bought a cheap flaring tool without those little inserts, has cost me a hell of alot more than just a couple more dollars!
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Grimm's
I do tons of brake lines also in Iowa. Most of the times I make my own lines but on chevy trucks I get the delco brake line kit for cheep. Have you ever tried them? If you do it would be cool to see a video on one there no fun but it saves a lot of time and they look awesome when done right.
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I do tons of brake lines also in Iowa. Most of the times I make my own lines but on chevy trucks I get the delco brake line kit for cheep. Have you ever tried them? If you do it would be cool to see a video on one there no fun but it saves a lot of time and they look awesome when done right.
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asteinmann
Professional Mechanic for 20yrs, like to watch and see how my fellow mechanics do repairs. Enjoy your videos very much. I sometimes clamp the rubber hoses off at time myself and never had a problem either, lol. Live in Michigan so we have all the same rust issues as you guys.
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Professional Mechanic for 20yrs, like to watch and see how my fellow mechanics do repairs. Enjoy your videos very much. I sometimes clamp the rubber hoses off at time myself and never had a problem either, lol. Live in Michigan so we have all the same rust issues as you guys.
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Raizel
I just wish the guy who did my brake lines took your advice to make sure it's not rubbing on anything so my new line wouldn't be leaking at the moment. Thanks to your video, I feel good about changing it myself. Thanks for the video!
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I just wish the guy who did my brake lines took your advice to make sure it's not rubbing on anything so my new line wouldn't be leaking at the moment. Thanks to your video, I feel good about changing it myself. Thanks for the video!
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Scott
The suggestion to use Nicopp was very helpful. I replaced brake lines and hoses on my 98 Explorer today. The Nicop was easy to form and flare, much easier then Poly-Armour. I keep my cars until they beg to be put to sleep.
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The suggestion to use Nicopp was very helpful. I replaced brake lines and hoses on my 98 Explorer today. The Nicop was easy to form and flare, much easier then Poly-Armour. I keep my cars until they beg to be put to sleep.
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