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Jeepwm69 · 11-12-2020, 04:41 PM

Got my rubber lines replaced yesterday. They were in BAD shape. Was tight working on getting the steel lines loose from the old lines, but once I figure out how to do it it wasn't too bad.

For anyone looking to do it for the first time.....

Undo metal brake line from the inside of the frame rail FIRST.

Then there's a big stamped nut on the inside of the frame rail. Most of my big sockets are metric and a 24mm fit it fine.

Then you can pull the rubber line free of the frame, undo the center bracket bolt/nut, and then undo the banjo bolt and it's loose.

My brake pads were still in great shape. Truck has 39K on it now, and Dad has always been easy on brakes. Rotors looked good as well. Wheels spun freely with brake stuff removed.

I need to bleed the brakes and get the old dark fluid out of there, then hopefully everything will work correctly again. If not, I'll pull the calipers back off and disassemble them, clean them up, and replace the seals.

11-12-2020, 04:41 PM	#6
Jeepwm69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 670	Re: Brakes Got my rubber lines replaced yesterday. They were in BAD shape. Was tight working on getting the steel lines loose from the old lines, but once I figure out how to do it it wasn't too bad. For anyone looking to do it for the first time..... Undo metal brake line from the inside of the frame rail FIRST. Then there's a big stamped nut on the inside of the frame rail. Most of my big sockets are metric and a 24mm fit it fine. Then you can pull the rubber line free of the frame, undo the center bracket bolt/nut, and then undo the banjo bolt and it's loose. My brake pads were still in great shape. Truck has 39K on it now, and Dad has always been easy on brakes. Rotors looked good as well. Wheels spun freely with brake stuff removed. I need to bleed the brakes and get the old dark fluid out of there, then hopefully everything will work correctly again. If not, I'll pull the calipers back off and disassemble them, clean them up, and replace the seals.