I installed my extended brake lines today. When looking at pictures that others have posted of their install, I noticed some installed the caliper end straight up instead of the way the stock lines install. I tried installing the lines that way, but wouldn't be able to get my brake wrench around the bleeder screw. I don't have the type with the notch cut out. Am I doing something wrong or is the way I installed them good enough?
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Installing 38620 / 38621 Extended Brake Lines
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mako my day
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mine are straight up. all good.
So I couldn't wait. I just went out and tried it again. I was able to get the hard line to move over just enough for me to fit the bleeder wrench on. However, at full turn it's almost touching the upper ball joint. It's dark out and I don't feel like setting up lights so I'll have to look closer tomorrow.
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- WA state
Small tube benders, FTW!
I wasnt able to install my brake lines vertical due to the notch on the one side. So I had to install them facing backwards, but they were straight and didn't allow much flex beyond the sway bar. I borrowed a couple small tube benders from a co-worker of mine and was able to bend them slightly inward and vertical. Lots of space now!
I wasnt able to install my brake lines vertical due to the notch on the one side. So I had to install them facing backwards, but they were straight and didn't allow much flex beyond the sway bar. I borrowed a couple small tube benders from a co-worker of mine and was able to bend them slightly inward and vertical. Lots of space now!
I didn't have a tube bender like I thought, so I went and got one from Autozone. I wasn't able to bend the hard line with it. It's too wimpy. I installed them straight up for now and will keep an eye on them.
When I installed the passenger side, I had to grind of a bit of the hard line box end. The positioning notch on my caliper was preventing it from sitting flat. Took a flap disk to it and now it sits perfect.
I remember that I hate bleeding brakes. I want to get a Motive Power Bleeder!
When I installed the passenger side, I had to grind of a bit of the hard line box end. The positioning notch on my caliper was preventing it from sitting flat. Took a flap disk to it and now it sits perfect.
I remember that I hate bleeding brakes. I want to get a Motive Power Bleeder!
