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87 S10 brake line replace

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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 6:31 PM
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I have an 87 S10 with a leak in the rusted brake line. The hole is between the frame and the master cylinder around the bottom of the firewall. Im not the best mechanic in the world but my questions are;
1) How difficult is it to replace the line from the master cylinder to the rear brakes (its all rusted)?
2) What size of line is it?
3) Can I do this in my driveway?
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 9:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mayberry40
I have an 87 S10 with a leak in the rusted brake line. The hole is between the frame and the master cylinder around the bottom of the firewall. Im not the best mechanic in the world but my questions are;
1) How difficult is it to replace the line from the master cylinder to the rear brakes (its all rusted)?
2) What size of line is it?
3) Can I do this in my driveway?
just a pain...really depends on your level of comfort/expectations..lol. If you're one who strives for factory like you'll want to pull the bed off and buy a cheap double flare tool. If you're not...just slam it, it's tough around the gas tank area.
You'll be using 1/4" line.
Yes you can.
before getting parts, make sure your bleeders loosen/open that way you'll save yourself an xtra trip. got brake fluid? small can will suffice.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 6:39 PM
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This pick up is rarely used. Is the flare tool necessary ?
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