What you'll need:
- Brake fluid
- New brake lines
- Open end wrenches
- Clean rags
Before you begin, be sure your car is safely supported on jack stands. Remove the wheel and you're ready to get busy.
Repairing a Brake Line
By Matthew Wright, About.com
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Preparing to Replace a Brake Line
Brake line ready to install.
photo by matt wright, 2007
Your brakes are very important. Brakes are no place to get skimpy. If you need to replace a broken, brittle or leaking brake line, do it sooner rather than later.
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- Preparing to Replace a Brake Line
- Removing the Old Brake Line
- Install the New Brake Line
- Finishing Up
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