every car i ever owned had a brake line go out on me, you are lucky to have a lift rack, its a pain in the ass using reg jacks to do these types of line jobs.
I have to do this pretty soon on my '92 F150. Because it is so old I know I need to replace the brake line all the way to the master cylinder, but my plan is to replace the steel line to the rear brakes and then repair the bad spot just forward of the rear axle. That should get me going until I get the rest of the brake line. I am ordering pre bent brake lines. So your video was informative.
This wuz my problem, I bought all that stuff today thinking it’d work. But searched forever for something like it an didn’t find anything till ur video, this was exactly wat I wuz gonna do. This wuz great, n I fuck with the stupid vids, it comes naturally working on cars. Y’all get a sub
Buy a double flare kit, read the instructions or you can buy the double flare inserts for the flare tool you already have (they are standard) and youtube how to double flare. If you have rusting lines get ready to do all of them sooner than later, advice from the rust belt.
Thanks for the video. My 2001 Camry's brake line broke in the driveway. Lucky me and not on the Atlanta highway. My Dad taught me how to use a park brake properly when necessary! But, the brake line is broken before it gets to the wheel hub. It was hard to find a video that is related to this issue. I enjoyed the commentary. And the reference to The Eurythmics. Wish me luck. I'm going in the trenches tomorrow to fix this issue myself. Great video!
Thank you for this great detailed video ' totally help me with information on how to fix only the part that is broken without having to replace the whole line, which would be more expensive. And yes'' people do watch these videos, I use them as a reference tool for my car. God Bless you guys seriously and every other Mechanic' that shares their knowledge. That makes you all great teaching Instructors!!! Thank you, and always love the humor! IM
First video of yours I've watched but I'd say it was AWESOME. I feel so much better about doing it myself now. Tho I can tell one if the tricks will be judging where to put the flaring clamp to have enough but not too much tube sticking out
I like your videos! You show real shit what could happen, what shouldn't happen, etc...its funny and I'm learning a ton of stuff! You guys are awesome keep it up!
So it looks like you guys only did single flares. That's not actually DOT approved. You should be doing Double Flares. Single flares are technically weaker than the pipe while double flares are the strongest point of the system.
So I noticed the comments are mentioning a double flare I’m rather new to mechanical work myself still learning the basics and I need to replace a portion of brake line that needs to be reshaped since it’s near the rear driver side caliper. But overall good video easy to follow and at least the jokes kept my attention, better than monologues.
Theres another one, a guy walks CORRECTLY through it. He’s done a few of them , stresses NOT to let the tube move, even used white out, to mark the slippage if any. This is about life or death. Read up FIRST!
Thanks, this is the first video I've found that finally answered the question, " do I need to flare the line under the car too?". The answer might be obvious but I'm not a damn mechanic and none of the other videos mention it. I prefer the dumb videos. And I bet single flaring works fine. I'll find out soon enough!
thx for the video was going replace the hole line but ill just fix the bad spot but ill double flair it to be safe because i dtive fast and need brakes at 100%
I noticed the line you repaired was much cleaner. Was that replaced OR Still OEM? Break line? It appears to be in better shape then others, Usually weakest fails first. Thanks for the information and time you spent making it. You learned me somthin ! 👍😁
This is half text book of how NOT to replace a rusty brake line. Using unions, good. Just shoving a cone into the end of the line without creating a bubble flare first, very bad. Flaring a line like that is a great way to crack the end and have a leak once it's been tightened. The end of the line must must be folded in on itself first , then use the cone. If you have the ability to flare lines, it is always faster and cheaper to replace the entire line from end to end and reuse the old flare nuts instead of piecing together sections like this. Less chance of leaks from the line you repair as well as other lines in the same area from disturbing them. Also, NEVER USE COMPRESSION FITTINGS!!!!!
Dude the pressure isn't that much on the rear brake lines it will never come apart I seen a guy use a compression fitting and on brand new lines and he hooked it up to a come along and see if he could pull it apart and the pipe broke before the compression fitting gave he did it three times and everytime the pipe broke everytime
It might help to have X-Ray vision while working on cars I find, then if you can engage InraRed that also helps. You need a Predator head kit (like the movie) and select what wavelength works best. Oh and a 1Million Lumen Superbright laser powered spotlight is a very useful addition to your toolkit.
Brakes failed today, truck and trailer - shit scared out of wife and other roads users as handbrake "controlled stop" thanks for vid should be up and running very soon!!!
I may live under a rock, but why are there 4 lines running back since I believe you are already past the front wheels so shouldn't there be two lines running to the back of the car??
Why,... would you do that where you did? Put a 6 inch piece in so you can put the clamp back,.....and where the clamp is pack grease all around it so the lines cant rust there? I would call it staggering it so thing's will fit the way they should.
It don't hurt have some humor. 🤣 While working and knowledge, More car videos how do stuff like this mechanics are can be expensive. Try to attempt it by your self.
Understand people rip you off on brake repairs, and the reason is it’s a safety issue and this could kill you. Just like hiring an electrician to connect 2 wires together, or a plumber to stop a leak.
Yeah, someone might come in with the same problems, and they won't have these parts in their garage, so they will just use duct tape for now, or jam each end of the brake line into the ends of a pickle.
You should always double flare hydraulic steel brake lines
i totally agree always double flare
I like to triple flare them
You don’t even wanna know how many times I flare my brake lines
I never stop flaring them
Rick Flair
every car i ever owned had a brake line go out on me, you are lucky to have a lift rack, its a pain in the ass using reg jacks to do these types of line jobs.
I have to do this pretty soon on my '92 F150. Because it is so old I know I need to replace the brake line all the way to the master cylinder, but my plan is to replace the steel line to the rear brakes and then repair the bad spot just forward of the rear axle. That should get me going until I get the rest of the brake line. I am ordering pre bent brake lines. So your video was informative.
Broken line last night. Thx for the video because I'm going to fix it myself now!! 😁
This wuz my problem, I bought all that stuff today thinking it’d work. But searched forever for something like it an didn’t find anything till ur video, this was exactly wat I wuz gonna do. This wuz great, n I fuck with the stupid vids, it comes naturally working on cars. Y’all get a sub
Always "Double Flare" brake lines!
Buy a double flare kit, read the instructions or you can buy the double flare inserts for the flare tool you already have (they are standard) and youtube how to double flare. If you have rusting lines get ready to do all of them sooner than later, advice from the rust belt.
Yup. Michigan here. I'm not replacing sections...I'm going to run all new nickle copper line and call it a day.
Yep, Indiana. If you gotta replace your brake lines, you're gonna need new fuel lines too.
This kit can do double flares. He just didn't use it.
Get a 7$ file to make the ends of the brake line perfectly flat and level. It will drastically help get a straight flare.
Thanks for the video. My 2001 Camry's brake line broke in the driveway. Lucky me and not on the Atlanta highway. My Dad taught me how to use a park brake properly when necessary! But, the brake line is broken before it gets to the wheel hub. It was hard to find a video that is related to this issue. I enjoyed the commentary. And the reference to The Eurythmics. Wish me luck. I'm going in the trenches tomorrow to fix this issue myself. Great video!
How did it go?
Thank you for this great detailed video ' totally help me with information on how to fix only the part that is broken without having to replace the whole line, which would be more expensive.
And yes'' people do watch these videos, I use them as a reference tool for my car.
God Bless you guys seriously and every other Mechanic' that shares their knowledge. That makes you all great teaching Instructors!!! Thank you, and always love the humor! IM
First video of yours I've watched but I'd say it was AWESOME. I feel so much better about doing it myself now. Tho I can tell one if the tricks will be judging where to put the flaring clamp to have enough but not too much tube sticking out
Love the humor! I'll be working on my wife's car.
Cut, spliced and DOT approved pickle juice is now topped off, no leaks good to go! Thanks for the chuckle🤪
All high pressure fittings need to be double flaired. Propane lines, brake line, gas lines, nitrogen lines, ammonia lines, get the drift.
This just helped me cause I was about to replace my whole brake lines but after watching this I'm gonna do this instead
I like your videos! You show real shit what could happen, what shouldn't happen, etc...its funny and I'm learning a ton of stuff! You guys are awesome keep it up!
So it looks like you guys only did single flares. That's not actually DOT approved. You should be doing Double Flares. Single flares are technically weaker than the pipe while double flares are the strongest point of the system.
Thanks!
I love the messing around but still showing how to. Makes me feel a lot better when I need to fix something haha
Man that was a job well done
You 2 guys made that look very easy. Did you leave any links as to wear you kind find the parts.
That Mike stud intro tho 🔥 you really should let that beat drop. Great video btw.
So I noticed the comments are mentioning a double flare I’m rather new to mechanical work myself still learning the basics and I need to replace a portion of brake line that needs to be reshaped since it’s near the rear driver side caliper. But overall good video easy to follow and at least the jokes kept my attention, better than monologues.
Theres another one, a guy walks CORRECTLY through it. He’s done a few of them , stresses NOT to let the tube move, even used white out, to mark the slippage if any. This is about life or death. Read up FIRST!
Thanks, this is the first video I've found that finally answered the question, " do I need to flare the line under the car too?". The answer might be obvious but I'm not a damn mechanic and none of the other videos mention it.
I prefer the dumb videos. And I bet single flaring works fine. I'll find out soon enough!
thx for the video was going replace the hole line but ill just fix the bad spot but ill double flair it to be safe because i dtive fast and need brakes at 100%
I noticed the line you repaired was much cleaner. Was that replaced OR Still OEM? Break line? It appears to be in better shape then others, Usually weakest fails first. Thanks for the information and time you spent making it.
You learned me somthin ! 👍😁
This is half text book of how NOT to replace a rusty brake line. Using unions, good. Just shoving a cone into the end of the line without creating a bubble flare first, very bad. Flaring a line like that is a great way to crack the end and have a leak once it's been tightened. The end of the line must must be folded in on itself first , then use the cone. If you have the ability to flare lines, it is always faster and cheaper to replace the entire line from end to end and reuse the old flare nuts instead of piecing together sections like this. Less chance of leaks from the line you repair as well as other lines in the same area from disturbing them. Also, NEVER USE COMPRESSION FITTINGS!!!!!
Don't over tighten then
Yo preciate this comment I’m about to do brake lines on my car and and only learn from RUclips.
A very popular question in ASE 5 test. Single flaring is no good for an automotive brake system.
Flaring kits are like $30. I’m gonna try and do a brake line on my focus. Wish me luck. Double flare, and Union fittings right?
@@socalinhouseover tighten what
Great video
1st time watching your channel. 1st video. Love it
Good job guys and thanks.
Thanks helped me so much...
Lol
Great video!! Great safe idea
Safe my ass that's a backyard mechanic type of half-ass job..
They are showing you, the wrong way to do it!! lol
Good video , thanks for sharing .
Very useful 👌
I like your idea because I can't get the rear section off because it's so rusted. Ill just replace the center section
Aren't brake lines double flared?
Why single flaring brake lines, really?
Dude the pressure isn't that much on the rear brake lines it will never come apart I seen a guy use a compression fitting and on brand new lines and he hooked it up to a come along and see if he could pull it apart and the pipe broke before the compression fitting gave he did it three times and everytime the pipe broke everytime
Thanks for the video
I like the fun and goofing around a bit.
cool video guys what did you spray on the rust?
Looked like brake cleaner, mainly to blow away crud rather than lubricate.
good love the video yes
Great job 👏👍👌🙌😀💪👏👍
Is there some advantages to doing a brake line repair in the dark?
It might help to have X-Ray vision while working on cars I find, then if you can engage InraRed that also helps. You need a Predator head kit (like the movie) and select what wavelength works best. Oh and a 1Million Lumen Superbright laser powered spotlight is a very useful addition to your toolkit.
I like the goofy videos cause I learn what i need to know an it's funny
My friend wants to know where can he buy this tool?
about to do my first one...
Guys people do watch you videos , greetings from Bulgaria /on the other side of the world/
I watched your video!!!!
That was informative as well as entertaining. I like your guys sense of humor. I'm about to go look at my brake line because I know there's a leak.
Where's leon garage located
this took me 7 hours and they are still leaking.
Silly is funny. I'll watch as long as I can still learn how to do something.
How much do u think the shop would charged, I don’t know but I’m doing it for pickles
my friend got charged about $235 for a section of it and i assume bleeding and topping off reservoiur too
Thanks fellas, I'm currently sitting in the parking lot of my job with a hole in my brake line.
Took me awhile but I finally got it done!
Lmao u guys are goofy but I needed the laugh
Both types of if video's please.
😊
Brakes failed today, truck and trailer - shit scared out of wife and other roads users as handbrake "controlled stop" thanks for vid should be up and running very soon!!!
How to bleed the brakes?
My state you can't splice lines or use certain connectors.
Same lmao
Pretty sure in many states, this would not pass inspection as the line needs to be solid all the way with no splices.
I may live under a rock, but why are there 4 lines running back since I believe you are already past the front wheels so shouldn't there be two lines running to the back of the car??
Thanks for the instruction Auto shop tried to sell me replacing whole brake lines for 400 What a scam
Why,... would you do that where you did?
Put a 6 inch piece in so you can put the clamp back,.....and where the clamp is pack grease all around it so the lines cant rust there?
I would call it staggering it so thing's will fit the way they should.
I gave this video a thumbs up when i seen the shrek reference 🤣
didn't Double Flares it ...so not fixed right
“No one watches these videos” 21k views later people love it!
Dangerous!!
CONFUSING, INCOMPLETE & INACCURATE. Watch some other vid for instructions.
If u don't understand u may be a lil slow 😂
It don't hurt have some humor. 🤣 While working and knowledge, More car videos how do stuff like this mechanics are can be expensive. Try to attempt it by your self.
Details
I like the stupid informative videos
Finnaly car guys who meme
Well auto zone does NOT know what size brake line grand cherokee laredo needs. they ask me what size
Nobody at autozone knows what you need, buddy. They're not mechanics. They push buttons on a computer and read numbers on boxes
mine busted at this spot too
“I’m doing it for pickles “ lmfao
FYI, all your closeups are blurry as hell, I thought I was either #1 Drunk or # 2 going blind.....
Y’all are hilarious
Ok.... now how do you do a bent section?
Replace the whole line, you’ll thank yourself
@@brianyoung9945 i did that and I did
In Ontario Canada, we have to use a double flaring tool by law, so this video would not apply.
Holy crap I've never seen a brake line repair like that. Way Overkill using 2 Unions. Professional work right there 🤢🤢🤢 and a single flare. Wow.
Ikr
double or bubble flare!....not a single flare.
I watch them guys....
How to Replace a Rusty Section of Brake Line - hey i have pen just like yours
Understand people rip you off on brake repairs, and the reason is it’s a safety issue and this could kill you. Just like hiring an electrician to connect 2 wires together, or a plumber to stop a leak.
Missed a step! Two stage flaring process! Danger Will Robinson,my attorney will be contacting you!
No doubt, or at least insurance inspector.
stupid 1s 4 lyfe
wait a sec..that is NOT a double flare....do not do this...it will blow out.
To the naw naw nawwww…bwahahaa hell naw! Beahaha
🤩🇺🇸👍⚖️👁️👁️⚖️🏁🏁🏁
So you don't explain how much of the line should be exposed for flaring. chick here just saying. Nice watch though
Silly attitude for a repair that needs to be right on. You failed if your objective was to instruct.
No that is how not to do it
I really hope you guys take your customers cars more seriously.
Yeah, someone might come in with the same problems, and they won't have these parts in their garage, so they will just use duct tape for now, or jam each end of the brake line into the ends of a pickle.
average shop will charge 300 bucks for this bs.
I mean if you guys weren't so white maybe it would be a lil more funny