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Jan 31, 2017 | 08:21 AM

kyle j

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Replacing brake lines

Replacing all lines from master cilinder and the one that runs along the oil pan. Might be a dumb question but Do I just need to bleed front calipers after i pull off old lines and put new ones on? Will there be air in the master cilinder? First time replacing these lines any advice helpful thanks. Kyle

Jan 31, 2017 | 09:18 AM

farmert

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As long as you keep the master cylinder topped off, you don't need to bleed the master. After the lines are replaced, bleed the calipers in the normal way, checking to see that the master cylinder fluid never drops enough to introduce air into the lines, which shouldn't be a problem if the reservoir is full when starting the bleeding process.

Jan 31, 2017 | 09:20 AM

kyle j

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Thanks seems easy enough

Jan 31, 2017 | 10:34 AM

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I like to cap the lines so it don't drip while working on it

running Stainless lines?

Jan 31, 2017 | 10:39 AM

kyle j

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Yup found a complete set of pre bent stainless so I was gonna do all the front end lines. What do you mean by caping them? I was just gonna remove them then thread in new ones one by one?

Jan 31, 2017 | 11:05 AM

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last time I did lines, it took me a while to get the old ones out and the MC dripped fluid

I used a fuel line with bolt and clamp to stop it from dripping.

nice find on pre bent set