Rick Lube Center

I need to splice in a section of brake line. The line is covered in a spiral spring wire. Any idea on how to remove the wire? The line is leaking just past the original fitting. I plan to use a double flare adapter replace the fitting and add a connector.
Thanks!


PS Is the ABS module in the front or back (1995 F-150 4wd)? Do I start brake bleed in front or in back?

techrep

iTrader: (1)

What are you working on ? year ?

raski

You likely will cause a leak trying to remove it. I would just replace the whole run. I did it recently on my 87 and was not a hard job to do.

kd3pc

replace the whole section, cheaper and easier and will last another 20+ years.

ABS unit should be where the master cylinder and the front lines meet along the frame rail, left side, underneath your left foot.

You will need to bleed the ABS as well as the new line.

Rick Lube Center

Thanks for the responses. I'll try replacing the entire line.

raski

I believe the left side is just inches.

Chris_1

iTrader: (1)

The front brake line does not go to the abs (RABS - rear anti lock brake system) module.
It goes to the left front brake line, which is a splitter.
Don't try to fix a leaky brake line; just replace it.
Buy a foot of 1 1/4' sewage pipe at the hardware store and wrap the line around it to make the spiral.
You can buy premade 3/16 line at the auto store pretty cheap in lots of lengths. You may or may not have to cut the top fitting off and install the one off your old line.
If you don't lose all your fluid (maybe plug it while you work) you won't have to bleed the back brakes. Bleed furthest away to closest.

Rick Lube Center

Thanks!

Longbeach4x4

I bought a 1991 f150 xlt lariat 5.8 351w and it came with a Dana 44 up front and I have no clue where the original owner got it from and both my lines are leaking where they meet the caliper and of course the head on the bolt that holds the line to the caliper is so chewed the **** up that if I get it off there no way it's ever going back on but I'm having trouble finding brake lines sense I have no clue if he got it from an older f150 or what

anyone know how to tell? Likes some markings on the axle that I can Google I haven't been able to find
anytjung

i looked at the lines I have and the skyjacker FBL93 look like what's down there but not 100% sure and 120 plus shipping is a big guess

raski

Sounds as if the last guy didn't change the crush washers and kept cranking on the bolt attempting to seal it. You can get new hollowed bolts for the banjo fitting and washers to fix. Otherwise, you can get new hoses and change the whole thing. Rock Auto is a good place to get the needed parts.