Alin10123

Hi,
I tried a search on a write-up on how to install SS brake lines. But the only thing i found was that you need to flush the system afterwards.

I ordered a set of brake lines from here.

http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/toylines.htm

They should be here in a couple of days. Is there any sort of writeup on how to install the lines? I've never done this before. Is it a simple bolt on installation? also, how do i prevent brake fluid from spraying everywhere when i remove the stock brake lines?

thanks in advance for the help.

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

Take off the old lines, it is gonna leak and be messy for sure so get rags/towels and some buckets to catch the mess. Put on the new lines. Bleed the system. Nothing to it.

Alin10123

Well... i pretty much figured the part out about it being messy lol.
I was just wondering if there was a "neat" way to do it. To prevent leaks. But... i guess not.

Alin10123

By the way, what do i do with the dirty fluid that drips out that i collect? i know that this stuff is somewhat corrosive so i probably cant just pour it down the drain.
What about when i'm washing out my bucket?

Alin10123

bump.

Ken

Yeah what Brian said. Basically knock off the old clips, unbolt the old lines, bolt on the new lines, put the clips back on. I got my lines from Wheelers as well; they came with everything you need.

Re: old fluid. See if your neighborhood or city has an annual clean-up for you to dump your old junk, i.e. automotive oil/fluids, batteries, etc. That's where I took mine last year.

Or you can take it down to the local transfer depot, but they may charge a fee.

WATRD

Alin10123

Huh? seriously?
(sorry, if i seem pretty gullable)

WATRD

No. It will kill your lawn and end up in the water table.

The sign is from the movie "Fight Club". They are trying to cause the complete breakdown of western civilization and it is part of the misinformation that they spread.

ColImport

oh sh#$%t I just dumped 20qt's on my lawn.....I thougt it was true.
Any ideas on how to clean up??

WATRD

Consider seeking professional help for both you and you lawn. Perhaps just paving over it would be best in your case.

Alin10123

hehe lol.


Ok... back on topic. If i use a bucket... it will probably be in my best interest in the future to throw the bucket out? I know that brake fluid will corrode paint. So i'm going to assume it's NOT safe to use the same bucket that you use to wash your truck to catch the brake fluid?

Also... is the brake line still pressurized when the truck's engine is off? If there's no pressure in the line, then it shouldn't spray out right? It will only drip?

thanks

WATRD

It won't spray unless you are standing on the brake pedal when you crack the fitting. It's going to come out as a trickle.

Alin10123

Ok good... i was worried about getting some on the paint, or worse yet, getting sprayed in the face. lol

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

Easy to swap out. Get a set of vacuum line caps and find out that fits over the brake hard line to keep the leaking to a minumum. I use a vacuum brake bleeder to do mine (should cost about $30) or you can pop for a pressure brake bleeder (around $70) to make the bleeding/flushing easier. Whenever I touch my brakes, I pick up a qt. of fresh fluid and then flush that through the system. Since my vacuum bleeder has a 4 oz. cup, I pull 4-8 oz. out per bleed nipple and that pretty much fill thes system w/ new fluid.