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Postby TadS » Sun Oct 05, 2003 1:50 pm

Has anyone done their own brake lines? I know I will need a 10mm flair wrench, but I wondered what you guys think on the difficulty of this upgrade. I ordered the part today, so I am hoping to install them over October break, which is next week. Also, where would I get a flair wrench? Would Sears carry it, or should I go to NAPA?

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Postby boneezy » Sun Oct 05, 2003 2:19 pm

i just did my brake lines this morning....

i ended up using my neighbor's flair wrench.. appareently hes a tools freak..haha

neways.... i thought the brake lines were a pain in the as$ to do, it took me forever! plus its messy.. have a bunch of extra rags that u dont mind throwing away..

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Postby Turbosolara » Sun Oct 05, 2003 11:57 pm

i got one from autozone for like $6 and they work nicely. you might also need a brake bleed kit or you can make your own one. you also need someone to help you tap the brake when you are bleeding the brake.

how much did you pay for the brake line?
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Postby TadS » Mon Oct 06, 2003 3:39 am

I paid 135 inc. taxes & shipping from the Tire Rack. They were back ordered forever, so I thought I should get them while they're instock. Thanks for the info on the wrench I was actually concerned I wouldn't be able to get one easily.
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Postby boneezy » Mon Oct 06, 2003 3:23 pm

yes 130 was how much it cost... took 4ever to get here too!..heh..

I did my brakes myself.. but no buddy's newhre near me to help me bleed..haha (long story) I ended up taking it to Pep Boys and had them blled them for me for 15
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