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I'm sure there is another thread on this topic but haven't found one that directly addresses my questions. So here goes.
I just bought rebuilt ATE calipers. My steel brakelines are in fair shape from the outside (I know this can be misleading about their real condition) however, the tubing does not move freely within the end fittings that screw into the calipers. I anticipated this and so for about 1 week, I sprayed the juncture between tube and fitting with WD-40 ever other day. This worked when disconnecting 2 of the calipers. On a third one (rear), I actually unscrewed the caliper from the pipe fitting, rather than the other way around, after removing the caliper retaining bolts! However, on one I've already slightly twisted the steel tubing a bit and so I've re-lubed it and will try again over the next few days. So hear are the questions for you seasoned rust-busters.
1. Is there anything else I can try before giving up and replacing the brakeline?
2. If I do replace the brakeline, I've heard that the end fittings are not available. True?
3. If I try to reuse the old end fittings on new tubing, how the hxll do I remove the bit of old, flared tubing?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
bloody nuckles, bloody temper, rusty car, shiny new calipers-just resting on the shelf.
I just bought rebuilt ATE calipers. My steel brakelines are in fair shape from the outside (I know this can be misleading about their real condition) however, the tubing does not move freely within the end fittings that screw into the calipers. I anticipated this and so for about 1 week, I sprayed the juncture between tube and fitting with WD-40 ever other day. This worked when disconnecting 2 of the calipers. On a third one (rear), I actually unscrewed the caliper from the pipe fitting, rather than the other way around, after removing the caliper retaining bolts! However, on one I've already slightly twisted the steel tubing a bit and so I've re-lubed it and will try again over the next few days. So hear are the questions for you seasoned rust-busters.
1. Is there anything else I can try before giving up and replacing the brakeline?
2. If I do replace the brakeline, I've heard that the end fittings are not available. True?
3. If I try to reuse the old end fittings on new tubing, how the hxll do I remove the bit of old, flared tubing?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
bloody nuckles, bloody temper, rusty car, shiny new calipers-just resting on the shelf.