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How do you fix a brake line?
Attach a flexible tube to the bleeder screw at the top of the wheel cylinder(caliper) of the affected wheel Put the other end of this hose into a container filled with clean brake fluid Have an assistant push the brake pedal down approx. 2/3 of its travel Open the bleeder screw Observe the hose in the container for air bubbles Close bleeder screw Repeat until no air bubbles are observed in container MAKE SURE MASTER CYLINDER DOES NOT EMPTY DURING THIS PROCEDURE
What would make your brakes go out entirely after hearing a busted air noise while holding down the brake pedal?
Sounds like a blown brake line . Get under the car to see where the fluid has leaked out and that will answer your question.
After changing back brake oil line How do you bleed air out of brake system villager 93?
Should only have to bleed the replaced line Make sure master cylinder does not empty during procedure Attachea flexible hose to the bleeder screw at the top of the wheel cylinder Place other end of hose into a container filled with clean brake fluid Have assistant pump brake pedal 3 times and hold Open bleeder screw and observe bubbles in container Close bleeder screw Repeat until no bubbles are observed in container
Why won't the brake warning light go off?
Four Possible reasons... Low brake fluid - check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder Emergency brake is on - check emergency brake Low brake fluid pressure - such as a broken brake line or a bad wheel cylinder. Check the master cylinder to see if it is empty. If you add fluid and pump the pedal you will probably see brake fluid on the ground or on the inside of the tires. Possibly a bad master cylinder. - The fluid will stay full but you will have no or little brake pressure. Could be air in the system as well. BE CAREFUL If you happen to add power steering fluid or transmission fluid to the master cylinder instead of brake fluid you will destroy the system. Make sure you use ONLY brake fluid and clean the master cylinder cap off with a clean rag first so no dirt gets into the braking system.
What would make the brake lights and turn signals not work on a 95 Grand am?
Check the bulbs they are double filamented with the smaller for stop and turn signals
How do you change the steel brake line from the frame to the rubber line that goes to the axle on a 1992 dodge Dakota?
Sound like the main line, front to back. Trace the line up to the front and find a solid place in the line, cut it with a line cutter and get a brake flaring tool. PUT A FLARE NUT on the front section of the line and using aflarein tool flare the end of the line from the front you're going to save. Buy some steel line and run it to the back where the rubber flex hose is. Cut the old line tight to the old flare nut and get a six point socket to fit tightly over the nut. Use a line wrench to keep the flex hose from turning and loosen the old nut. Measure you new line, cut it to fit, take it off the truck and PUT NEW FLARE NUTS ON THE LINE FIRST then flare both ends & install. Bleed the brakes at the wheel cylinders and it should be fine. If you have to replace the whole line its the same proceedure except you remove the flare nut at the front end and then make a longer line. Premade lengths are also available and you use connectors to join them.
Do you have to use the braided rear brake lines or can you make them?
It takes special equipment and line to make brake line. If someone in your area has this equipment they can make new ones. If not you will have to buy them. depending on the year make and model you might be able to purchase factory brake lines pre bent . from the dealer
How do you change a brake line on a 98 ford escort?
Disconnect brake line at the nearest junction Disconnect brake line at the affected wheel cylinder Route new brake line same way old one was Connect both ends Bleed the wheel cylinder on that line MAKE SURE MASTER CYLINDER DOES NOT RUN EMPTY
How do you make a portmanteau word out of flame and glare?
Flare.
How do you replace front passenger side brake line?
Remove the line and replace it. Then make sure to keep the master cylinder full while you & a helper bleed the front brake caliber. Be sure and use brake line tools and not open-end wrenches or you will damage the brake lines.
What is the general cost to repair a brake line?
The cost to repair a brake line will depend on the make and model of the car. Without further details it is not possible to give an estimate.
What would cause a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo to leak brake and clutch fluid?
95 rodeos are known to have rust problems.Youre fluid lines are probally rusted and have to be replaced. You can get the lines at an auto store pretty cheap. Get a little pipe cutter and cut off the bad part of the line and use a flare kit to put the new piece in. Make sure you cut the line straight if not youll have a hard time getting the right flare to hold on the connecter unions.
How do you fix a brake line?
Attach a flexible tube to the bleeder screw at the top of the wheel cylinder(caliper) of the affected wheel Put the other end of this hose into a container filled with clean brake fluid Have an assistant push the brake pedal down approx. 2/3 of its travel Open the bleeder screw Observe the hose in the container for air bubbles Close bleeder screw Repeat until no air bubbles are observed in container MAKE SURE MASTER CYLINDER DOES NOT EMPTY DURING THIS PROCEDURE
Why does no oil goes through the brake line?
The year, make, model and what you have done to the brake system so far would help.
How can you replace a brake line in a 92 Bonneville ssei?
I just finished replacing the brake lines on an '89 Bonneville LE...it's not hard to do, but make sure you plan it well. You have two main options. You can cut the damaged section of the line out and splice in a new piece of line. Or, you can replace the entire line. Of course, if the end of the line is damaged, you have to at least replace that end. First of all, check the end of the line to see whether it uses standard SAE inverted 45 degree flare or the metric bubble flare. The '89 used bubble flare. You can either look at the end of the line itself(compare to lines found at a parts store, they should have both types), or if the nut is seized in the hose and you can't see it, ask to look at the hose connector...if it is built to accept an inverted flare, the center of the fitting, around the hole, will be pushed out. You will need to put the same ends on the line you make. Long pieces of bubble flare can be hard to find, so it may be worth buying a piece of inverted flare and connecting bubble flare sections. I definitely recommend buying Cunifer, or alloy, lines instead of steel. They bend more easily, and if you have to tweak minor details once you start installing, it's nearly impossible with traditional steel lines. If you can't find a piece long enough with bubble flare, you can purchase an inverted flare tool fairly cheap from Sears or a parts store. Cut a bubble end in half and flare the cut end with the tool. Then use an end to end connector (found at parts store) to connect the bubble end to your line. Measure the length of line you need. With a tubing bender (or by hand with Cunifer, though a tubing bender makes the bends more precise anyway, and they're cheap) bend it into approximately the same shape as the line you're replacing. You can only splice in straight sections with a decent amount of clearance, so be sure to plan your splices ahead of time if you are patching (and if you needed to splice bubble ends...the connectors do take up a bit of space) and use the flare tool on the lines under the car if you are patching. Put the line in the car, tighten any end to end connectors you used, tweak the lines if they don't fit the original layout properly, and voila, you're done. Connect the hoses and bleed the brakes! (yes, I know that is a whole extra procedure, but this is already a ridiculously long post and there are plenty of brake bleeding threads out there) Any time you flare a line, be SURE to put the fitting on first. If you don't, you'll have to cut off your new flare, put the fitting on, and then re-flare it. Oh, and this website: www.fedhillusa.com is really useful. They have pictures of fittings, explain the flare and fittings (with pics) and describe Cunifer lines compared to steel. Good luck...once you start, you'll see it's not that hard. It's just easy to realize you're missing a connector or fitting or something, so it can mean trips to the Auto store if you don't plan (or drop something, or whatever...)
How do you find a hole in a brake line when no fluid is coming out. it does not have a slave cylinder and the master cylinder was just replaced.?
If there is no fluid coming from the brake line, there are two possibilities: 1. there is no damage in the brake line, merely air in the brake line. 2. The brake fluid may already be completely depleted. To find out, get some water with a bunch of dish soap in it, but try not to make a lot of suds. Pour the water over the whole brake line and watch the line while someone pumps the brake pedal. If bubbles form, then there's the hole. No bubbles? Air in the line or perhaps damage in the master or slave cylinder.
What companies make brake controllers?
Hayes Brake Controller Company is a manufacture that has been designing and building brake controllers for 60 years now. They are easy to install and have a reliable line of electronic trailer brake controllers available.
