Amazon links for various products used in the video for both USA and Canada: USA: Master flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3rOwhLl Double flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3uhpFqk Bubbling flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3dD6VLg Brake line bender: amzn.to/3sUuOEw Brake line hand bender: amzn.to/3mruOJR Tube cutter: amzn.to/39JAbyR Canada: Master flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3fNmTFD Double flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3dD5XP8 Bubbling flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3dD2Uq6 Brake line bender: amzn.to/3ultkDJ Brake line hand bender: amzn.to/39K9iLd Tube cutter: amzn.to/3cNwRog
I’m a regular student at TH-cam U and must say, your instructions are incredibly straight forward and easy to follow. They’re even so enjoyable to watch that I plan on watching more just for literacy. You are appreciated.👏🏾
Absolutely great video and one of the few tutorials I have saved to use for reference. My boyfriend was my mechanic but I lost him in August to cancer. I have enough basic knowledge to maintain my vehicle but when I get in and have NO brakes whatsoever, I turn to tutorials like this where a blessed soul has taken the time to share their knowledge with anyone who seeks it. Thank you for sharing, sir! God bless.
So sorry to hear that. Happy I could help out though and I have plenty more easy to follow tutorials if you're ever seeking more info. Thank you for your kind words.
Good video very matter of fact presentation. I would suggest using brake fluid as the lubricant when doing the flares as you will not introduce any foreign contaminants into your system this way.
Your script very easy to understand, worked well with your demonstration of steps to replace linings. Think I can do the job on my car now. Thank You. Tom M.
Awesome video. I was just curious as to how this is done and came across this. I thought your video was clear and straight to the point. My only critique is that I became a little confused when you described why you were using the flare tool twice. A closeup of the flares or a diagram would have been handy but perhaps it’s just my own inexperience in not knowing. Besides that, thank you so much for taking your time to share this great video. Cheers.
good job. very clear and no fluff. one thing i didn't quite understand was the master cylinder bubble flare and the part you had to buy. maybe explain that a little more
Thank you :) I don't have a bubble flaring tool. Some people say it can be done with a double flaring kit, but it's technically not the correct way and a safety risk. So that extra fitting is basically a conversion from one type to another.
Just wanted to say thank you super helpful very informative extremely clear thanks again I did subscribe and set the Bell icon and gave you the thumbs up I wish I could do more thanks again
So i learned the hard way today, Hence the reason im here i own a 2010 Kia Forte EX and my Brake Light came on, noticed i needed more fluid. Ran to the Advanced Auto Store to pick up some DOT4. Placed it in and forgot to bleed my brakes. Brake Petal became spongy after i was pumping it and now i have a leak. on the driver side back. Coffee is a must #Facepalm
Maybe I missed it, but I don't think you mentioned anything about draining the brake fluid from the reservoir before disconnecting any break lines?? Im guessing that vehicle didn't have any fluid due to failure, but what about if it did.?
Can you tell me who makes a good rubber brake line. My last 2 sets have only lasted 2 years each and the rubber is crap. Eddleman is the maker of them. Now I need to do this again for the 3rd time and want to switch to a better maker.
Usually I stick with an OEM supplier with something such as that. You might be worth upgrading to a stainless steel braided line instead. Last set I purchased for my car was just over $100 for all four wheels, it wasn't much more than OEM lines which were about $20 each.
Thank you so much! Here are the links, I have a few different videos. Bleeding brakes using a vacuum pump: th-cam.com/video/kFQHy2WCDC8/w-d-xo.html Pressure bleeding: th-cam.com/video/vi3hRDgviDA/w-d-xo.html An old one for manually bleeding: th-cam.com/video/DdWEr9YIHNg/w-d-xo.html
Doing perhaps the very same (front passenger) line replacement on a 2003 Ranger. The original line not only has the anti-vibration coil around it, but about a 3" section that appears to be a braided flexible stainless steel hose, near the master cylinder. Can I replace it with regular copper? If so, would it be worthwhile to put two loops on that side?
Any thoughts on just removing any burrs from the cut tubing ends, by gently sanding the end by holding it perpendicular to the disc on a random orbital sander, with a high grit paper then cleaning any debris with a shot of brake parts cleaner on the opposite end, followed by a shot of compressed air? The de-burring tool I have doesn't come to a sharp point, so might be tough to clean the ends. BTW, Great video and clear explanation you have given! Thanks!
Thank you! Yep I know the issue. We just redid the plumbing on the house and the deburring tool was causing the same problem. You can use a small drill bit by hand, a step drill may even be a better option. A small rat tail file can also be used or there is also deburring tools which is used by machinists.
Great video. Had a rear brake line break yesterday while driving. Scared me. Peddle went right to the floor. Do all 4 brake lines share the same pressurized environment? One busted line and there is no pressure left?
Thank you! Typically your braking system should be broken in half, usually front and rear. Technically you'll still have some braking power, but when the fluid level keeps dropping, depending on the master cylinder design, it can drain most of the fluid.
Do the brake lines really have to be the exact same length as the old ones? I read it doesnt matter, i bought a set thats maybe 9 inches longer, i can just toss an extra slight bend to make it fit, anyone see a problem with that? Rather not have to get a flare kit
Just try removing the old rusted brake lines in a 28-year-old vehicle. Mine is a '93 GMC Jimmy. The new lines are a copper-nickel alloy. Easy to bend without kinking, and won't rust. I used lines that are already flared. For lines that are not flared require a double flare. For that, you need a flaring kit. I got all lines replaced. But I noticed that each joint leaks. Just how much must these be tightened without stripping the threads?
Can someone explain the second time he used the flair tool for the double flair what he did different? lost me at that part. Wanna buy and flip an old Toyota celica convertible and the only thing wrong w it is brake lines but this job might be too hard for me lol
It folds the flare down, it's a two step process. The die in the first step flares out the line to one shape, then the second step finishes folding over the edge.
Nope, they look similar but are different. Some people have been lucky enough to get away with using a single flare as a bubble but being on a brake system, it's far too risky.
@@4DIYers Yeah I can't find anything for my car, like ever. 01 Mitsubishi Diamante. The fittings all look the same, would rather know before I start taking things apart since I have no other way of traveling.
Just returned from my mechanic. My truck is on the hose as I speak. The line is broken very near the re wheel. He told me he must replace the entire brake line from el to RT wheels. He told me the new line will cost me $40. I would never attempt this. I havent to tools for starters and no skills. Parts and labour is estimated at around $200. It's worth it to me. How much did your line s and tools cost? David Alberta
Sounds like a good price for the replacement. The shop will have a mark up on the line, so $40 worth of line will be $30. Really depends on the shop. As for the tools, they've been around for years. You're better off getting good quality tools as this will affect how well of a flare they can produce. I would say it's about $50 for the tools, they'll pay for themselves in one repair.
Thanks for the response. You know what? The total cost was $167.00. NAPA told me the regular line goes for $8, but the garage had the properly formed line in stock. I'm happy, but strangely the line runs under and to the back side of the axle whereas the factory line ran above and behind the axle. I can live with that. I do not agree in buying the tools because as a DYer I'm not that skilled. Thanks. David Alberta
Thank you! Haha, I had to do brake lines on another vehicle and ended up taking an easier route. Bought the pre-bent line from the dealer, it was only over an axle.
You forgot to include my inevitability of cutting my line 1/2" too short, bending, cutting and flaring a second one, having to go back, and rebend it because it was wrong, then having to return to the store because i need more copper line. May as well take a lunch break now. Come back and get at it. Bust my knuckles. Curse. Get frustrated and give up for the night. Try again tomorrow. Call a friend who works on his own car. Friend can't make it. Try again. Put old lines back on. You know. Those steps.
It begs the question, since the govt has over the years has mandated safety improvements. Why haven't stainless steel brake lines been mandated on new vehicles during manufacture. It probably wouldn't cost more than $50 per vehicle I just replaced brake lines on my truck. What a total pain in the ass.
$50 in the long run adds up with millions of vehicles being produced. Car companies are there to make money and why make something last when you can get money back on maintenance too.
@@4DIYers I recently purchased a new car in 2018, I would spring for the additional $50 (It might not cost that much) for brake lines that would have little chance of failing. If the govt is serious about safety why haven't they mandated stainless brake lines?
Amazon links for various products used in the video for both USA and Canada:
USA:
Master flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3rOwhLl
Double flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3uhpFqk
Bubbling flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3dD6VLg
Brake line bender: amzn.to/3sUuOEw
Brake line hand bender: amzn.to/3mruOJR
Tube cutter: amzn.to/39JAbyR
Canada:
Master flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3fNmTFD
Double flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3dD5XP8
Bubbling flaring tool kit: amzn.to/3dD2Uq6
Brake line bender: amzn.to/3ultkDJ
Brake line hand bender: amzn.to/39K9iLd
Tube cutter: amzn.to/3cNwRog
Where is the link for the brake bleeding video(s)?
I’m a regular student at TH-cam U and must say, your instructions are incredibly straight forward and easy to follow. They’re even so enjoyable to watch that I plan on watching more just for literacy. You are appreciated.👏🏾
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback!
TH-cam U😂
To the point, clear, and easy to understand. No video clutter to distract from the tutorial. IE: Why say it in 10 words when 5 will do.
Thank you!
Ironically your comment goes completely against the last sentence lol!
Absolutely great video and one of the few tutorials I have saved to use for reference. My boyfriend was my mechanic but I lost him in August to cancer. I have enough basic knowledge to maintain my vehicle but when I get in and have NO brakes whatsoever, I turn to tutorials like this where a blessed soul has taken the time to share their knowledge with anyone who seeks it. Thank you for sharing, sir! God bless.
So sorry to hear that. Happy I could help out though and I have plenty more easy to follow tutorials if you're ever seeking more info. Thank you for your kind words.
Thanks for sharing. Your boyfriend sounds like he was a great man and you are really doing his memory well. God bless you.
Good video very matter of fact presentation. I would suggest using brake fluid as the lubricant when doing the flares as you will not introduce any foreign contaminants into your system this way.
Thank you and excellent tip as well!
Gene Price I
This is the best brake line video I have seen so far, the rest were doing hoses & calling them lines
Thank you!
One of the best tutorials I have seen, thanks.
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
This is the most professional video on TH-cam I have seen and very edicational! Thank you so much!
More than happy to help and thank you so much for the kind words!
Your script very easy to understand, worked well with your demonstration of steps to replace linings. Think I can do the job on my car now. Thank You. Tom M.
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback :)
My brakes on my 2000 camaro just rusted out for good amd after this ill give it a shot myself, great video man!
Thank you!
how'd u do?
My 2003 tahoe lines just rusted out, seems these things have about 18 years of life
This got to be one of the best video I have seen on u tube very professional done and explained so that a baby could understand.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words!
Neat. Well done. Good video and clear, no fluff explanation.
Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words!
Great video. Thanks for for getting to the point and making it short.
Thank you :)
Great video! Im starting a first time project truck that needs quite a bit of TLC. Im so excited to get to work now!
Thank you so much and best of luck! I do have plenty of videos for other areas so be sure to check them out.
Awesome video. I was just curious as to how this is done and came across this. I thought your video was clear and straight to the point. My only critique is that I became a little confused when you described why you were using the flare tool twice. A closeup of the flares or a diagram would have been handy but perhaps it’s just my own inexperience in not knowing. Besides that, thank you so much for taking your time to share this great video. Cheers.
good job. very clear and no fluff. one thing i didn't quite understand was the master cylinder bubble flare and the part you had to buy. maybe explain that a little more
Thank you :) I don't have a bubble flaring tool. Some people say it can be done with a double flaring kit, but it's technically not the correct way and a safety risk. So that extra fitting is basically a conversion from one type to another.
Phenomenal!! I am watching to become acquainted with process, so I can be ahead of the game... when me AND dad do it :D hahah. Thank you brother!
Very good video easy to fallow and understand thank you , Good job.
Thank you for the feedback!
Great video, very informative without the crappy background music👍🏻
Thank you!
Excellent video and on the vehicle that I need it for!
Thank you and awesome to hear :)
Clear and to the point. Excellent instructional video.
Thank you for the feedback :)
Agreed
Very clear good video, Excellent Job. Thank You
Thank you!
i enjoyed this vid lots,i like youre matter of fact delivery, thnx a mil
Awesome to hear and thank you for the feedback :)
Well done with the video! No complaints here ;)
Thank you, greatly appreciated :)
Very well done, and concise. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Great advice on brake lines.
Thank you!
He makes it look easy
good.video.thank.you
Thank you!
Man you are thorough! 👍
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Long-time subscriber, big-time fan.
Awesome to hear, thank you so much for the support!
Just wanted to say thank you super helpful very informative extremely clear thanks again I did subscribe and set the Bell icon and gave you the thumbs up I wish I could do more thanks again
Awesome to hear and thank you so much for the support :)
Thanks! 🙏
You're welcome!
Great video. Thanks for not wasting video time! But zooming in better would've been very useful.
Thank you! Older video so my camera wasn't as good back then. My new camera I'm able to get great detailed shots.
So i learned the hard way today, Hence the reason im here
i own a 2010 Kia Forte EX and my Brake Light came on, noticed i needed more fluid. Ran to the Advanced Auto Store to pick up some DOT4. Placed it in and forgot to bleed my brakes.
Brake Petal became spongy after i was pumping it and now i have a leak. on the driver side back.
Coffee is a must #Facepalm
Very helpful. Many thanks.
No problem, always happy to help :)
Awesome video
Thanks!
Well done job keep it going
Thank you!
Pocket saver. Appreciate you =)
Thank you!
Very helpful and clear, thanks
No problem and thank you :)
The hardest part is getting old lines out and routing the new ones. Going down through the engine bay looked tough. 😂
Great video quality and great advice.
Thank you!
great video saveing me money thank you
Always happy to help :)
Thank you, very informative video. Keep up your good work.
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback :)
Great video!
Thank you👍
Thank you :)
How isn't there brake fluid leaking away when disconnecting the hose from the cylinder?
why do you think the has to replace the lines? its all leaked out my dude
grat video thanks.
No problem and thank you!
Nice, thank you.
Glad to help out!
Maybe I missed it, but I don't think you mentioned anything about draining the brake fluid from the reservoir before disconnecting any break lines?? Im guessing that vehicle didn't have any fluid due to failure, but what about if it did.?
my 91 mercedes 190e just burst a line... Thanks for the helpful insight
No problem, happy to help!
Do you have a video showing how you replicated all those bends with your tube bender?
Can you tell me who makes a good rubber brake line. My last 2 sets have only lasted 2 years each and the rubber is crap. Eddleman is the maker of them. Now I need to do this again for the 3rd time and want to switch to a better maker.
Usually I stick with an OEM supplier with something such as that. You might be worth upgrading to a stainless steel braided line instead. Last set I purchased for my car was just over $100 for all four wheels, it wasn't much more than OEM lines which were about $20 each.
Yeah nvm looks like I’m paying for them to get done😂
LMFAOOOOo on god
Gonna second that...might as well get the pads and drums done at the same time, seeing as he'll be in the neighborhood...
Me right now thinking the same thing 😂😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣
That’s easy shit
@@DooDooDontBrake lines are easy you just gotta try
best video, thanks
No problem, happy to help and thank you :)
Thank you for this, great instruction, but a link for bleeding the brakes is missing and it would've been really helpful...
Thank you so much! Here are the links, I have a few different videos.
Bleeding brakes using a vacuum pump: th-cam.com/video/kFQHy2WCDC8/w-d-xo.html
Pressure bleeding: th-cam.com/video/vi3hRDgviDA/w-d-xo.html
An old one for manually bleeding: th-cam.com/video/DdWEr9YIHNg/w-d-xo.html
He sounds like the guy reading his novel during the purge in rick and morty
Good video
Thank you!
5:55 what is the name of this piece? Where can I find it? Could you share some webpage or link where it is available ?
Doing perhaps the very same (front passenger) line replacement on a 2003 Ranger. The original line not only has the anti-vibration coil around it, but about a 3" section that appears to be a braided flexible stainless steel hose, near the master cylinder. Can I replace it with regular copper? If so, would it be worthwhile to put two loops on that side?
Do you have one how to take one off? Preferably the front as I have a leak in the front passenger.
Do you happen to know the size of the connections on the master cylinder and the connector in the wheel well
Great
Thank you!
How much wa the cost for everything
What length is the brake line that goes under the driver side from front to back
Any thoughts on just removing any burrs from the cut tubing ends, by gently sanding the end by holding it perpendicular to the disc on a random orbital sander, with a high grit paper then cleaning any debris with a shot of brake parts cleaner on the opposite end, followed by a shot of compressed air? The de-burring tool I have doesn't come to a sharp point, so might be tough to clean the ends. BTW, Great video and clear explanation you have given! Thanks!
Thank you! Yep I know the issue. We just redid the plumbing on the house and the deburring tool was causing the same problem. You can use a small drill bit by hand, a step drill may even be a better option. A small rat tail file can also be used or there is also deburring tools which is used by machinists.
Great video. Had a rear brake line break yesterday while driving. Scared me. Peddle went right to the floor. Do all 4 brake lines share the same pressurized environment? One busted line and there is no pressure left?
Thank you! Typically your braking system should be broken in half, usually front and rear. Technically you'll still have some braking power, but when the fluid level keeps dropping, depending on the master cylinder design, it can drain most of the fluid.
So why do shop charge so much for break lines
Do the brake lines really have to be the exact same length as the old ones? I read it doesnt matter, i bought a set thats maybe 9 inches longer, i can just toss an extra slight bend to make it fit, anyone see a problem with that? Rather not have to get a flare kit
Just try removing the old rusted brake lines in a 28-year-old vehicle. Mine is a '93 GMC Jimmy.
The new lines are a copper-nickel alloy. Easy to bend without kinking, and won't rust. I used lines that are already flared. For lines that are not flared require a double flare. For that, you need a flaring kit.
I got all lines replaced. But I noticed that each joint leaks. Just how much must these be tightened without stripping the threads?
I would say about 10-15ft lbs.
Please help me with my 1991 w150 dodge
Can someone explain the second time he used the flair tool for the double flair what he did different? lost me at that part. Wanna buy and flip an old
Toyota celica convertible and the only thing wrong w it is brake lines but this job might be too hard for me lol
It folds the flare down, it's a two step process. The die in the first step flares out the line to one shape, then the second step finishes folding over the edge.
I’m doing mine on a ford too 😅
i always used a beerbottle
wait, I thought that tool is able to make both double & single flares. Isn't single flare same as bubble flare?
Nope, they look similar but are different. Some people have been lucky enough to get away with using a single flare as a bubble but being on a brake system, it's far too risky.
Watching this the day after I drove 15km with no breaks at all to get home
Thanks for a great video. Is it 1/4 or 3/16 line?
3/16
Considering replacing all of my lines but how am I supposed to tell whether or not oem is a bubble flare, or a double flare?
It depends on the vehicle. Something like BMWs use bubble flares and I believe Toyota uses a double flare.
@@4DIYers Yeah I can't find anything for my car, like ever. 01 Mitsubishi Diamante. The fittings all look the same, would rather know before I start taking things apart since I have no other way of traveling.
This is a Ford ranger huh? I have seen that engine and I dont know if im comfortable doing this job just yet
best
Gmt400 truck right?
Nope, Ford Ranger.
Just returned from my mechanic. My truck is on the hose as I speak. The line is broken very near the re wheel. He told me he must replace the entire brake line from el to RT wheels. He told me the new line will cost me $40.
I would never attempt this. I havent to tools for starters and no skills.
Parts and labour is estimated at around $200.
It's worth it to me.
How much did your line s and tools cost?
David
Alberta
Sounds like a good price for the replacement. The shop will have a mark up on the line, so $40 worth of line will be $30. Really depends on the shop. As for the tools, they've been around for years. You're better off getting good quality tools as this will affect how well of a flare they can produce. I would say it's about $50 for the tools, they'll pay for themselves in one repair.
Thanks for the response.
You know what? The total cost was $167.00. NAPA told me the regular line goes for $8, but the garage had the properly formed line in stock. I'm happy, but strangely the line runs under and to the back side of the axle whereas the factory line ran above and behind the axle. I can live with that.
I do not agree in buying the tools because as a DYer I'm not that skilled. Thanks.
David
Alberta
Pain in the butt some times to reproduce the original bends with one whole line
Hate doing brake lines nightmare never come off
Yeah they can be a pain, especially if you live in the rust belt.
This video is cool...but only if you have done this before 🤷🏾♂️...definitely not for beginners
Stainless steel rust too just take little longer
It can, but it depends on the quality. A good grade of stainless won't rust, a poor grade on the other hand will.
Great video. Now can you do mine line please.
Thank you! Haha, I had to do brake lines on another vehicle and ended up taking an easier route. Bought the pre-bent line from the dealer, it was only over an axle.
What car did you do this on? Looks like a ford ranger
Yep, it's a 98 Ranger. I have a bunch of tutorials on this particular truck, along with more to come ;)
did it right
Thank you!
Dam they don’t make direct fit lines
Man am I gonna have to do all this shit just because I fucking stripped the nut connecting the brake line to my master cylinder
You forgot to include my inevitability of cutting my line 1/2" too short, bending, cutting and flaring a second one, having to go back, and rebend it because it was wrong, then having to return to the store because i need more copper line. May as well take a lunch break now. Come back and get at it. Bust my knuckles. Curse. Get frustrated and give up for the night. Try again tomorrow. Call a friend who works on his own car. Friend can't make it. Try again. Put old lines back on.
You know. Those steps.
exactly right
It begs the question, since the govt has over the years has mandated safety improvements. Why haven't stainless steel brake lines been mandated on new vehicles during manufacture. It probably wouldn't cost more than $50 per vehicle I just replaced brake lines on my truck. What a total pain in the ass.
$50 in the long run adds up with millions of vehicles being produced. Car companies are there to make money and why make something last when you can get money back on maintenance too.
@@4DIYers I recently purchased a new car in 2018, I would spring for the additional $50 (It might not cost that much) for brake lines that would have little chance of failing. If the govt is serious about safety why haven't they mandated stainless brake lines?
Btw your video is excellent.
Yo we can’t put copper brake lines on our car in the us
It's a copper nickel line specific for brake line, not what is used on household applications.
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Thank you :)
Depress the pedal with a pipe so the fluid wont drip out.
Honestly I didn't fuck with this video
You can use copper line so you can use your hand