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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Got some new NiCopper brake line so that I could complete the rear lines replacement since they are super rusty and I don't want to trust them after all this work.

    This new brake line is a 'copper-nickel ferrous alloy'. Its rust resistant and DOT approved. PLUS.. its SUPER SUPER easy to bend. WAY WAY easier then steel line, and your flares come out INCREDIBLE. If i had to do this all again, I would have just bought a roll of this stuff to begin with!

    A view of the Nickel-copper brake line. Cost $34 for a 25' Roll:




    A view of just how good the flares come out. Didn't have to torque down on my tool AT ALL to hold this stuff either while making the flare:


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    NOTE: THIS IS HOW YOU SHOULD BEND BOTH LINES BEFORE INSTALLING:

    1. Bend the first 'C' section. I used my cheap $3 bending tool like so:




    2. Then use the tool backwards like this to bend the line back vertically:


    3. Once you are done, the line should look like this:




    If you bend BOTH lines like this before installing them into your car, it will allow you to tighten both to the 4-way fitting underneath easily. Then after you can bend them down INSIDE the car under the rear seat.
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    Got a bit carried away. Decided I would make new lines with the NiCopper brake line. Just because.
    I did this in under an hour for both lines. Removed old lines, flared new 12" lines, bent them, then installed. All super fast!


    A view of the new line on the left installed:


    Removing 2nd line:


    After cutting 2nd line down to proper size and then flaring it:






    Second line Installed!:




    View from bottom of the car:


    So basically I didn't get a whole lot accomplished in terms of running the new lines to the rear wheels, but I did get to play with a couple feet of the new brake line, and this stuff ROCKS! If you have to do this, I suggest just buying a roll of this stuff from the start. You will save $ and have extra!
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Omg! Great job!!!!!
    I will be buying this stuff.

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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Thanks man!

    Yeah, its wicked easy stuff to bend.. wish I would have bought it to begin with, but I was pre-occupied with buying 1 foot steel sections in order to try and fix the lines under the rear seat first.

    Then i realized all the rest of the lines are rusty as hell too.. so I'm gonna replace them. The NAPA brake flaring tool was also a big helper. It kicks ass, a $30 well spent!


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    Now I'm just trying to figure out which lines run to which sides on this 4-way connector.

    Looks like both the left and right rear lines run over the gas tank and subframe area and then connect to the 4-way box. Here is a picture of what I mean:




    I'm not sure how I'm going to route the new lines yet. Need to find somewhere safe to route them.. and NO WAY am i gonna try and push them over the gas tank and crap.

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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Been taking the last few days off since its been snowing, and I can't really work outside im the freezing cold AND snow.

    Need some help on figuring out how to run these new lines.


    Does anyone have any pictures of where the rear lines run under the gas tank? Anyone ever removed their gas tank?

    I'm trying to figure out which side of the 4 way connector connects to which rear wheel? Or does it not matter? Picture:

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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Loosen one or both, open bleeders, then apply air, see what side i comes out of, or remove one and plug the other, and open both bleeders, see where the fluid comes out. these are just some ideas to save you a lot of time and effort... don't over think it..
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Thanks.. yeah I was actually thinking about doing that. Only problem being, where the lines connect to the 4-way connector, they are SO rusted, that I know they wont easily be unscrewed. In fact, the only way I was able to get the other 2 lines out was by cutting the lines, and then using a 6pt socket on them, as well as heat. So.. i guess I COULD do that, but then id be up the river without a paddle, or whatever the saying is.

    I guess if I'm replacing the lines anyways, that wouldn't be a huge deal. Hmm, might have to consider that.
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    You could disconnect it on the new side you just put in and get the same results....
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    That 4 way connector is likely a passthrough - the fluid probably doesn't pool inside there - the lines should run straight through the box. You may just want to replace that at the same time.
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    huffer: So what your saying is, I could do like statGSR said and just disconnect the other side of the 4 way to try and figure out which lines are going to the wheels?

    Hmm, sounds like an idea, i think i may just have to do that. The 4way itself is in okay condition, its just the lines that are rusted / mangled.
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Found a good thread that is related to this brake job:

    viewtopic.php?f=12&t=20529

    Now if only I could get a hold of the thread creator! I've Pm'ed him on several msg boards.. but no luck. Anyone know his email?? I want to ask him how he routed his rear lines, and if he has any pictures!
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    ...Update! I Figured out how the REAR BRAKE LINES (from each wheel) connect to the 4-way connector!!

    Here is how the REAR brake lines run from each wheel TO the 4-way connector:




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    Here is how I found out which lines ran where:

    1. Disconnected the new lines from the 4-way.
    2. Attached brake fitting w/line.
    3. Put balloons over line.
    4. Disconnected brake hose from caliper (remove (1) 14mm bolt from caliper).
    5. Spray compressed ait into brake hose (the one you just removed).
    6. This is the remaining balloon. This shows us which side the PASS side is on. So now we can assume the drivers is the other one.
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    Here are the brake fittings and balloons:


    Removing the new lines from the 4-way connector:


    Connecting the fittings to the 4-way so you can use balloons in next step:


    Put balloons over fitting:


    Blue balloon remains. This shows you that the side the yellow was connected to is PASS side where you are blowing air into:



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    So.. as you can see, when we look at the brake line routing with the NEW lines coming from under the seat.. the TOP line is the DRIVERS, and the BOTTOM lines is the PASS.

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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    I just had to replace my LR brake line. I ran it over the diff. No way can it go over the tank without dropping the tank.

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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Yeah I'm gonna have to run mine over the diff.

    Did you use the subaru 4-way connector however? I guess my biggest problem now is just getting the end of the lines to line up with the connector. I guess the only reason they seem hard right now is because the other lines are in the way. Its supposed to be nice today and I hope to get this done, or close to done!
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    After cleaning the REAR lines off with a wire brush, I've come to the realization that i DO NOT need to replace the rear lines going to the wheels.

    I'm going to tighten everything back up, and bleed them. I will test them with pressure as if I were under ACCIDENT situation. If they hold up, I'm going to call this job DONE.

    I've been messing with this entirely too long and I'm ready to bring it to an end. I'll post back with the results.

    If the lines happen to leak from anywhere in the rear, or I notice anything off.. I will continue with replacing the REAR lines going to the wheels. Until then.. I'm going to roll with it how it is and HOPE they don't pop any new holes like they did in the spot i repaired.
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Got the lines back together, and bled.. NO LEAKS! So.. maybe I'll be okay!! If i don't report back at a later time, its because i crashed
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    Did you crash or is it all OK? It looks like you did a really nice job with all of this. And I think a lot of us learned a lot (I did). Kudos.
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Thanks! Hopefully this info will help people in the future.

    Tomorrow I will take it out for a test drive. I didn't today.. because i forgot I had to put all the interior back together!

    So tomorrow will be the test day. However, I pressed on the pedal as hard as possible and NO leaks, so thats a good sign!
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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

    Yes, I used the connector. It is a bit of a PITA to line them up because the it is not lined up with the subframe rail that the brake lines come down, but a quick tweak with a pair of pliers to bend the brake line and I had it back together.

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    Re: Broken brake line... AND HOW TO FIX IT !!

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    Thanks for this post, as been a great help.
    My line bursted after the abs module, there's a 90° turn near the passenger wall, then bursted near the 4 way in the back.
    I'm almost done, getting ready to bleed and found some more line in bad shape, under the brake booster. (I had only replaced where was corroded)
    Would also like to point that the manual contradicts it self on bleeding, page 87 and page 4182.
    Removing also the lines at the booster to bleed as the manual indicates, doesn't air goes back in when removing finger to insert the line connector?

    Thanks
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