Help Rear Brake Line Replacement
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Help Rear Brake Line Replacement
I own an early model 95-993 and bought OEM rear brake lines for the car. Before I start disassebling, I compared the new brake hose with the one on the car and noticed a difference in the fitting on the bracket side. The hose on the left in the picture has rounded edges and the one on the car has a hex nut. Is this the right replacement or am I looking at the wrong end
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AL
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AL
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Thanks Andreas for the help. I suspected this and called the dealer with my Vin #. According to their system, my car with last digit 839 is a 94 and should take a different rear brake line. What a pain in the ... The pictures you took is very helpful to compare the differences.
I will either go your way since a 94 brake line is very expensive, or look into changing the mounting bracket and brake lines to the 95 version.
I do have a another question. The threaded end (calliper end) is also different but the callipers for both the 94 and 95s are the same. Will this brake line fit my callipers?
I will either go your way since a 94 brake line is very expensive, or look into changing the mounting bracket and brake lines to the 95 version.
I do have a another question. The threaded end (calliper end) is also different but the callipers for both the 94 and 95s are the same. Will this brake line fit my callipers?
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Al,
The caliper end was never an issue with any of the brake line sets I purchased. I suspect that the replacement Porsche lines you received will at least fit on the caliper side... Could you post a pic looking at the back of your caliper where the line attaches?
Andreas
The caliper end was never an issue with any of the brake line sets I purchased. I suspect that the replacement Porsche lines you received will at least fit on the caliper side... Could you post a pic looking at the back of your caliper where the line attaches?
Andreas
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Here is a picture Andreas. The threaded end piece of the replacement looks a lot longer than the originals in your photos.
Is there anyone willing to share a closeup of both ends of the rear brake line connection on their 95 or 96????
Thank you.
AL
Is there anyone willing to share a closeup of both ends of the rear brake line connection on their 95 or 96????
Thank you.
AL
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Al,
That should be fine. I think the caliper end of the hose has a pipe thread, so it will go in until it seats correctly. It's normal to have exposed threads. I can take a pic of mine later, but it will show my SS lines instead of factory.
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That should be fine. I think the caliper end of the hose has a pipe thread, so it will go in until it seats correctly. It's normal to have exposed threads. I can take a pic of mine later, but it will show my SS lines instead of factory.
Andreas
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Don't sweat it Andreas, you've been a great help I've ordered some clips from Porsche that is required on the female end of the brake line for the 95s to see if I can make it work. Will keep you posted.
Thanks again.
AL
Thanks again.
AL