No Brakes!!!!
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From: Belize, Central America
No Brakes!!!!
my truck sprung a leak in the brake line near the rear of the truck, so i pop under neath to check it out and the iron brake line from the master cylinder has a big gapping hole in it from rust and rubbing on bad roads! now im new to this forum so i did a quick search and could not find any tech write-ups on replacing the WHOLE brake line with a strong copper brake line. could someone please point me in the direction of a write up on removeing and replacing the brake line, ANYWHERE online!
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
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i would love too go there, but unfortunatly the only napa is over 2 hours away in Belize city, and down here thatis what everyone replaces their lines with, itis te oly thing that helps prevent rust. i am looking for a tech write up on how to change it.
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new brake lines
Brake lines are simple to replace and can be located from many parts sources. Stainless steel line can be purchased from many of our sponsors are recommended for high salt environments. I don't know if copper will meet the psi requirements of brake lines.
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buying a brake line is not my issue, i am a Toyota fan, i use my ford as my DD, i could tear appart and rebuild m Yota in my sleep, i couldn't take anything on this ford apart with out thinking im doing something wrong, but this is all good info, thank you very much.
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i have never seen a tech write up on changing brakelines.
i don't know what to tell you except the rear should be really easy and if the nearest part store is 2 hours away than for sure take the old one out first.
if you can work on a toyota than this ford should not be any harder.
i don't know what to tell you except the rear should be really easy and if the nearest part store is 2 hours away than for sure take the old one out first.
if you can work on a toyota than this ford should not be any harder.
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i will have to, thanks for the info, i find Fords a bit more complex than Toyotas. but maybe your right, i just got to get the tools out and have a clear schedule i guess to get this done, thanks for the info.
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Not to be the bad person on this posting but if you can rebuild your yota with your eyes closed then it really should be like adding 2+2 when working on the ford. All it is basically is unscrewing the nut on one side of the line and unscrewing the nut on the other. Take the line out, my guess would have to be its 3/16" brake line with I think a double flaring on each end but i can't be positive. Then take a measurement of the line and see how long it is and pick up some steel line from the parts store and a double flaring tool or buy a preflared brake line that is the same length if not a couple of inches longer just so you can go around the tanks and frame without worrying about the length. Also bring the old one with you just so they can verify it. And they don't make copper brake line or iron brake line. Well not here at least. copper would not be able to withstand the pressure. but good luck