shattergard

Hi All,

I am planing on having front & rear stainless brake lines installed on my 993. To that extent I was curious to know approx how long it should take the shop to install the lines. Just making sure whom ever I hire treats me fairly.

Jordan
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DaveM993

I got a quote of about 4 hours...seemed a little steep to me...have not done it yet. May be a good DIY???

Jeremy Pinsly

A good DIY.......If you can break the connections on the brake line.........I tried on my 90 C2 and a friend tried on his 91 C2.......couldn't get the buggers undone.....even with a lot of muscle, PB blaster, WD-40, and everything else we tried, short of heat.......

It would be a simple DIY though......don't forget to bleed the brakes......

JasonAndreas

It's definitely a good DIY. The trick is to have a good flare nut wrench or socket, don't try it with a regular wrench. This is also a good place to follow the scorched earth method of auto mechanics. If you can't get the line fittings off within 30 seconds just cut the soft rubber lines with a dremel tool and put a 6pt socket over the fittings. They will break loose otherwise you can spend hours playing with it.

993inNC

Hmmm, never thought about cutting the line to use a socket......better hope you have the correct replacement line before cutting
In leu of that though, I agree, line wrenches are a MUST

Shattergard......make sure you get the DOT approved lines, don't get the cheapy's.

Toga

Excuse my ignorance Jason but what do you call a flare nut wrench?

JasonAndreas

Flare nut wrenches have a smaller opening, just enough to fit around a thin line and the wrench reaches around the nut instead of just on two sides.

MarkD

DaveM993

You can get the flare nut wrench at any auto parts store. I plan to do as a DIY...my shop said it ain't too bad. Couple of points they gave me:

Jam you brake pedal to the floor and hold it there with a 2X4 or something. Especially after you break the seal on the brake line. When the pedal is down it will keep the fluid from completely draining out as you make the changes. DON'T FORGET TO BLEED THE BRAKES.

Does anyone know some good fitting lines...I have heard horror stories about mis-fitting lines. What are recommended? In a previous post on this subject the "Techni-fit" were recommended? Thoughts?

Toga

Thanks!

JasonAndreas

If you end up buying one or a set make sure you buy high quality versions (Snap-On, SK Facom, Stahlwille, etc.) Originally I made the mistake of buying el'cheapo versions from a local auto parts store. The tolerances were horrible and I would have been better of just sticking with a regular wrench. They were really horrible and this is one place you want a good wrench.

Toga

Thanks for the advise Jason! I usually buy Facom as they are quite easily available here. Snap on is generally rated above Facom, but hard to find.