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Jun 30, 2015 | 02:04 PM

rider300

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Brake line help

Did anybody replace the brake line that located in the left frame from about the fuel filter to the back? Do I need to drop the tank or just try to run it through ? The old line is still there, I couldn't pull it out all ....thanks

Jun 30, 2015 | 10:25 PM

jimbbski

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Easiest way is to just run new line from where you can access the line bypassing the part that's hidden via an alternate routing.

Jul 1, 2015 | 01:36 PM

rider300

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Thank you, I will just run next to it, I guess no need to start digging out the old one. I just thought I would of use the old clips if I could get to them.

Jul 8, 2015 | 07:42 PM

blageurt

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Just use plastic tye wraps and attach the new line to what is left of the old one....

Jul 9, 2015 | 06:38 AM

JWA

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100% fully agree just running new lines next to old, use the plastic coated tubing if possible---its an improvement over the bare unprotected steel stuff.

My '03 blew this same line and instead of fishing all the old out from behind the fuel tank I ran the new in one length, securing it with cable ties as already mentioned. Been over a year and all is still doing great.

Jul 9, 2015 | 12:31 PM

AAubinoe

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We just finished doing all new brake lines on my friends 1997 F150, which has a similar gas tank I think. We pulled all of the old lines out. The thing had 2 line patches and was leaking at the rear wheel cylinder. In my opinion you should take a good look at the rest of the lines and rubber lines.

We replaced all 3 rubber soft lines and all of the hard lines with a stainless kit for inline tube for around $250.