My friend front right brake line is leaking and needs to be replaced.Want to save money and do it him self.If anyone could let me know in detail how to do this it would be a great help It's a 1993 cavalier 4 door.
Are you talking about the flexible line that connects hard line to the caliper.
Step 1: Learn how to bleed the brakes. You must remove ALL air from the ENTIRE system. If you know what I'm talking about, you're good to go on this project. If not, you should educate yourself before begining this project. I'd be happy to help, start here:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how_to/4213448.html
Nice Link there james very useful info, Just like to add to youre question Nick: If youre friend wants to say some cash changing the front rubber flex brake lines, Ive had a problems before the rubber brake line came off with no problem, Also The metal brake line that meets the rubber line with a clip, Sometimes breaks in which causes a problem, You may need to reflare a new line to replace the old one that broke. In which is more down times for you, Also most cases everything works well, If youre friend feesl line doing the job, Perfect time to learn something new as well, Thats link James displayed up there, in his post, Is youre first start to work with, I would also recommend: Having these tools to work with,
1.) Needle nose pliers.
2.) Good flare wrench set.
3.)Good Socket set.
4.) Brake fluid Only 3 Dot kind.
5.) Refernence manual.
I'd add WD40 or some other penetrating fluid to that list.
Once you pull the wheel off, blast the fittings on both ends and the clips that hold the lines to the chassis brackets with penetrating fluid, go grab a beer. Come back, blast them again, then you can start taking off the fittings on the ends of the brake lines with the crow's foot/flare wrenches (these are important because if you round these nuts, you aren't taking this apart on your own anymore. Sometimes you have to spend $$ to save $$, so buy these wrenches). Once the lines are loose, you can use the needle nose pliers to pull out the clips that hold the lines in place, have a pail handy to catch the dropping brake fluid. Use a wire brush or something to clean the brackets so it's easier to put the clips back in. Put the new line in, secure the clips, tighten the ends. Now you need to bleed your brakes, if it's an older car, you could likely stand to flush the whole system. Figure out what order you are to bleed the brakes in, and go to it. Have one of you pump the brakes about 3-4 times, then hold it to the floor while the other guy opens the bleeder screw (find a peice of hose that fits tight over the bleeder screw so you can direct it into a pail and watch what comes out). Repeat this until you get clear fluid coming out. Then move on to the next corner of the car and do the same thing.
Hopefully this helps.
15.3 @ 89.97mph - '01 SFGT
'98 Acura 1.6EL Sport 5M Y7/Y8 mini me
3 words of wisdom- Flare Nut Wrench
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