how to remove brake line?

live4soccer7 · 11-10-2009, 10:59 PM

I'm trying to remove this brake line from this bracket. Any input on how to do this?

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Elton · 11-10-2009, 11:02 PM

soak it with pb blaster take the small hard line off then loosen the nut on top ?

live4soccer7 · 11-10-2009, 11:11 PM

Alrighty, I figured it was something to that. I messed around with it a little bit, but figured I would ask since I haven't messed with them before. Thanks.

Elton · 11-10-2009, 11:15 PM

ya i dont know that was my guess ol

live4soccer7 · 11-10-2009, 11:58 PM

well I got the hard brake line off. I'm having a hard time remove the soft break line from the bracket. The nut on the top isn't wanting to turn, in fact it was bending the bracket. Anyone know how to do this? I think there is something else to it.

Etype R · 11-11-2009, 05:16 AM

I am guessing it is seized up with rust. I had a soft line on a old Bronco II that wouldn't break loose. Heated it up with some Mapp gas, which ended up breaking the line but I got it out in the end. Went to the dealership and ordered up a new rubber hose.

So with that said, I would see if you can get a new hose quickly enough to finish the job, if not leave it be and paint it where it sits.

Wardamneagle · 11-11-2009, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by live4soccer7

well I got the hard brake line off. I'm having a hard time remove the soft break line from the bracket. The nut on the top isn't wanting to turn, in fact it was bending the bracket. Anyone know how to do this? I think there is something else to it.

That nut on top is part of the soft line and is what you hold to remove the hard line. There is a clip underneath that nut which holds the end of the soft line to the bracket. Grab the clip with a pair of vice grips and pull it straight out.

**waskillywabbit** · 11-11-2009, 06:22 AM

Invest in a good set of channel locks as they work great on brake line nuts and won't round them off like a wrench will do. Snug up brake lines, don't over tighten them.

That connection/bracket has 2 clips holding the soft line in place. One that is bigger and looks rectangular with a U cut in it and a smaller C shaped clip.

Easiest thing to do is hit it with some PB Blaster etc and then pull the rect clip loose or tap it out with a long flathead screwdriver using the little lip on it.

You can then slide it out of the bracket and take off the C clip.

When working on brakes another helpful item is vacuum hose caps to cap your brake lines so you don't have to completely rebleed your brakes when done working on them.

live4soccer7 · 11-12-2009, 01:17 AM

Thanks for the advice. Although I think it may be a little too late for the cap idea. Oops. Guess I'll learn how to bleed the breaks also (haven't done that before either). Seems almost everything on this project is a new experience this go round. That is until I get to the passenger side.

desertcamper67 · 11-12-2009, 01:22 AM

Definately bleed those brakes once you are done with all the lines and before you drive it.

live4soccer7 · 11-12-2009, 01:23 AM

I plan on doing that, although I will have to do some research on it b/c I've never done it. Any quick advice?

11-10-2009, 11:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	soak it with pb blaster take the small hard line off then loosen the nut on top ? __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck Last edited by Elton; 11-10-2009 at 11:03 PM.

11-10-2009, 11:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	ya i dont know that was my guess ol __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-11-2009, 05:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Etype R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 294	I am guessing it is seized up with rust. I had a soft line on a old Bronco II that wouldn't break loose. Heated it up with some Mapp gas, which ended up breaking the line but I got it out in the end. Went to the dealership and ordered up a new rubber hose. So with that said, I would see if you can get a new hose quickly enough to finish the job, if not leave it be and paint it where it sits. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner - Full SR5 package - 4 inch lift - 35" tires

11-11-2009, 06:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,546	Invest in a good set of channel locks as they work great on brake line nuts and won't round them off like a wrench will do. Snug up brake lines, don't over tighten them. That connection/bracket has 2 clips holding the soft line in place. One that is bigger and looks rectangular with a U cut in it and a smaller C shaped clip. Easiest thing to do is hit it with some PB Blaster etc and then pull the rect clip loose or tap it out with a long flathead screwdriver using the little lip on it. You can then slide it out of the bracket and take off the C clip. When working on brakes another helpful item is vacuum hose caps to cap your brake lines so you don't have to completely rebleed your brakes when done working on them. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

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11-10-2009, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
live4soccer7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 431	Alrighty, I figured it was something to that. I messed around with it a little bit, but figured I would ask since I haven't messed with them before. Thanks.

11-10-2009, 11:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
live4soccer7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 431	well I got the hard brake line off. I'm having a hard time remove the soft break line from the bracket. The nut on the top isn't wanting to turn, in fact it was bending the bracket. Anyone know how to do this? I think there is something else to it.

11-12-2009, 01:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
live4soccer7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 431	Thanks for the advice. Although I think it may be a little too late for the cap idea. Oops. Guess I'll learn how to bleed the breaks also (haven't done that before either). Seems almost everything on this project is a new experience this go round. That is until I get to the passenger side.

11-12-2009, 01:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
live4soccer7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 431	I plan on doing that, although I will have to do some research on it b/c I've never done it. Any quick advice?