Question on replacing brake hoses
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07/25/18 04:20 PM
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I know this is such a simple job and I should know the answer by now, being a car guy since I have memories...replacing the front brake hoses on my '79 Power Wagon. It's pretty straight forward I believe, and I don't think any air would be introduced to the system, correct? I am not going to press and release brake pedal, so I should just lose a little fluid, and just need to add that back to master cylinder when done, and be good to go, right?
Thanks,
Larry
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Re: Question on replacing brake hoses
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07/25/18 08:35 PM
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Ok, thanks. That's why I asked. Won't skimp on safety and didn't even think about air in new hoses.
Thanks.
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Re: Question on replacing brake hoses
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07/26/18 12:44 AM
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What Andrew said, grab a helper & bleed the air out of the new hose so there will be way less air to bleed out of the caliper, as they can be a pain. I have a helper pump the pedal vigorously 3 times then with good timing open the bleeder on his 4th downstroke to expel agitated fluid/air out of there. helps to put a block of wood under the pedal to limit the MC cups travel to its normal travel worn area (not a dealbreaker but it helps) & helps him better control the pedal.
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Re: Question on replacing brake hoses
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07/26/18 12:23 PM
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One question would be ,how old is the brake fluid, brake fluid attracts moisture ,moisture rusts lines. If it has been a while bleed the whole system.
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Re: Question on replacing brake hoses
[Re: larrymopar360]
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07/26/18 01:52 PM
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I appreciate the responses. It's practically impossible for me to get a helper right now. My brother was my helper and he moved out of state. My neighborhood is not a very friendly one; a lot of renters who come and go. So I end up taking it to my mechanic whenever I can't do something on my own. I've been working so much that when I first got truck I did have him put pads and shoes on the truck, and I can't remember now if he did anything else with brakes (drums, resurface rotors), but I know hoses were not done because when working under it recently I noticed how old and dried out they were. I'll just have him replace them and evacuate the entire system and new fluid. Thanks. I've reached that age in which all my friends are married with children so no more coming over to play with cars, lol. Except for the occasional times when I can sucker Mike (scratchin) to drive over from the other side of the state and help me greatly with all my car and truck needs!
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Re: Question on replacing brake hoses
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07/26/18 02:18 PM
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to bleed brakes by yourself. generic parts store one way bleeder valve & clear plastic hose. put valve into can or glass jar 1/2 filled with brake fluid. make sure valve is below fluid level. attach other end of hose to bleeder. crack bleeder. slowly depress and release brake pedal several times. DON'T let master run out of fluid. close bleeder. go on to next wheel. rinse and repeat. after system shows clean fluid at all four wheels, toss fluid in jar, fill as before with clean fluid, repeat process, done. this has worked for me for many, many years. yes, sometimes i get a stubborn one i have trouble with, but that is few and far between. sometimes, i don't even use the one way valve. just make sure the hose stays submerged in the fluid so as to not suck in air. a fair sized, clean, nut wired to the hose end works for this. the SLOW stroke of the pedal is the key to not aerate the fluid. treed by mr 71 !
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Re: Question on replacing brake hoses
[Re: larrymopar360]
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07/26/18 05:17 PM
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Ok, I get what you two are saying, and makes sense. Time consuming I guess but worth it to do myself. I really want to start doing more and more myself! Car guy all my life but I know until you really dig in and do it, you don't REALLY learn how.
Thanks,
Larry
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Re: Question on replacing brake hoses
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07/28/18 01:19 AM
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I ain't used one (yet) but I hear they work good.
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Re: Question on replacing brake hoses
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07/28/18 01:56 PM
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I ain't used one (yet) but I hear they work good. Why don't you come over and try it out on my truck!
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Re: Question on replacing brake hoses
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07/28/18 02:08 PM
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Well I have folks in Naples & they are wanting me to come down & see em.
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