In the Autumn the rear brake line which goes from the driver's side rocker panel to a crossmember above the rear axle blew out above the crossmember. I removed the original line, bent a new one the same as the removed piece, and couldn't get the new piece in place. I've attempted again (the original piece is long gone...) and again hit a problem trying to get the brake line installed. I have it in there, but I need to bend it pretty much 90 degrees towards the back of the car, then 90 degrees down to the point in the crossmember where it screws into the remainder of the brake system.
I'm at the point where I'd like to order a new set of brake lines, say from Inline tube, but I am afraid that I will hit the same stumbling block, and waste a chunk of money ruining another perfectly good brake line trying to get it installed. I'm sure there are plenty of folks in this community who have replaced the brake lines in these cars, so if someone can give me some tips/pointers on how to pull this off, please do as the present situation is driving me mad!
I also think I may need to replace the proportioning valve, cos going by how it should work, the second that line blew out in the rear it should have closed off the rear system...instead if the brake pedal is pressed I blast a nice shot of DOT3 out the rear of the car. Presently I have the line bled and crimped just so I have some brakes if I need to move this car around.
Again, thanks for any advice you all can provide, it is greatly appreciated..
Sam
I'm at the point where I'd like to order a new set of brake lines, say from Inline tube, but I am afraid that I will hit the same stumbling block, and waste a chunk of money ruining another perfectly good brake line trying to get it installed. I'm sure there are plenty of folks in this community who have replaced the brake lines in these cars, so if someone can give me some tips/pointers on how to pull this off, please do as the present situation is driving me mad!
I also think I may need to replace the proportioning valve, cos going by how it should work, the second that line blew out in the rear it should have closed off the rear system...instead if the brake pedal is pressed I blast a nice shot of DOT3 out the rear of the car. Presently I have the line bled and crimped just so I have some brakes if I need to move this car around.
Again, thanks for any advice you all can provide, it is greatly appreciated..
Sam