finally selling

[Matthew Goeke]

Selling because of a brake line? Ok man. In the shape it's in it is worth the 5k, but the brake line might scare some people off. Good luck either way.

yea i tried to replace the whole line, but it was rusted on and the brake proportioner is so low and you really cant get a wrench in there. i might try one more time to get a compression fitting on the end just so i have to make one flare.

 

[Matthew Goeke]

also if i dont get 5k im keeping it for the rest of my life

 

[Kennybill]

Sell or keep, either way you should fix the brake line. I like to spray with PB Blaster, wire brush the fitting, cut the line flush at the fitting, use a 6 point socket. Wrenches, even line wrenches can round off the fitting. Good luck

 

[Matthew Goeke]

yea i tried to replace the whole line, but it was rusted on and the brake distributor is so low and you really cant get a wrench in there. i might try one more time to get a compression fitting on the end just so i have to make one flare.

Sell or keep, either way you should fix the brake line. I like to spray with PB Blaster, wire brush the fitting, cut the line flush at the fitting, use a 6 point socket. Wrenches, even line wrenches can round off the fitting. Good luck

yea i was thinking about just cutting the line off and using a regular socket, the problem is i cant figure out which one goes from the proportioning valve to the fr wheel, plus it goes like under the oil pan i think. i just wish i had someone to teach me everything i need to know. or atleast i wish i had a lift, i can even get under this car because my jack is so bad.

 

[Ribbedroof]

I'll teach you this much...NO COMPRESSION FITTINGS on brake lines.

Seriously, that's not a good idea

 

[Matthew Goeke]

does anyone know if the harbor freight flaring tool does 37degree or 45 degree flares?

 

[Matthew Goeke]

guys i think the reason why my flares kept leaking every time is because the union i was using was a different angle than the harbor freight flaring tool uses.

 

[Ribbedroof]

You're making double flares, right?

 

[pagrunt]

I'd invest in a set of pre bent lines (steel or stainless) regardless of selling or keeping. For safety sake, if one line went, others will follow. With the pre bent lines, they will need some adjustments to fit the individual car they will be going on to.

 

[Matthew Goeke]

I'd invest in a set of pre bent lines (steel or stainless) regardless of selling or keeping. For safety sake, if one line went, others will follow. With the pre bent lines, they will need some adjustments to fit the individual car they will be going on to.

You're making double flares, right?

yea, another reason might be because i am using a harbor freight flaring tool. almost every one comes out bent.