Brake line hardware questions.

[sdyck]

A couple of quick questions on rear brake line hardware.

I’m working on my rear suspension and will need to replace my flex brake hoses and some of the hardline that I messed up when removing. Even with a flare wrench and lots of PB blaster those nuts weren’t moving and I rounded some off.

So my questions;

Do the generic rubber brake hoses fit into and are they held by the clip where the rubber hose meets the hardline?

Is there a preferred replacement rubber hose? I’m looking at Rock Auto and am considering Beck/Arnley 0730267 which is listed as a replacement for the OEM part number.

Finally, for the hardline fittings, are these generic enough that I can pick them up at any auto parts store? 10mm nut with the right thread count or is there a specific source.

Thanks!

Steve

[Kurbycar32]

I had a similar experience and was able to round off those brake connectors using 2 fingers and a 3" long wrench.  Assuming your brake tubes are otherwise in good shape the best thing you can do is cut the brake tubing close to the existing flare, buy a new flare nut and re-flare the connection.  Be sure to put the connector on BEFORE you flare the connection   Its not too hard and you can probably rent the tools at one of your local auto parts stores.  

As for rubber lines, they are pretty generic and I dont have feedback on those.  Personally I would replace them with a stainless braided line since those are cheap plentiful and look nice but there's nothing wrong with rubber

The rubber tubes do plug into the hardline and there's a mounting plate that holds the assembly in place and attaches to a mount on the body.  here is a pic i found on the internet:

[Mike W]

I'll take a stab at your questions.

1. Yes the generic rubber lines fit into the bracket on the strut tube and are held in place by the retaining clip.  The hard lines screw into them. 

2. If you are going to replace the rubber hoses, you may want to consider going with stainless steel braided lines instead.  They are better and should last a lot longer.  If you are trying to stay stock then the rubber ones would be your best bet.

3.I do believe you should be able to get the hardline nuts at a generic parts store, but you will need to re-flare the lines.  If I am not mistaken I believe that it is a double flare and so you need to make sure you have the right tool otherwise they will leak.

Hope that helps.

Mike.

[sdyck]

Hey, thanks for the response.  Where did you buy your flare nuts?

[Patcon]

I believe Fedhill can supply all that you need for the hardlines and they have a tool rental program too

[HuD 91gt]

I rounded off every nut when doing it.  Torch, proper wrench's, everything.  The only thing that got them loose were heat and some good vice grips.

I ended up bending all new lines using Fedhill products, and bought some stainless flexible lines.   You can try flaring the old line, but I they will split, or leave a rusty flare connection.  There is no harm in trying though.