Can anyone please tell me what size brake line and fittings I will need to replace rear brake lines?....
Thanks
They are 5/16 lines
I just did the rear traveling brake line on my 2001 ford EXP. I would like to add some helpful comments. 1. if the line is bad.. snip it near the base of the junction and then put a socket on it. so much easier than buying a line wrench for a line you dont intend to keep.
also I re routed my line as i left the rear left side and re piped it back to the front. I avoided the gas tank area. I was able to use two five foot lines and one union to reach the antilock mechanism/ hub.
notes:
1. on the brake line there is a short thread and long three. the long thread is needed to go into the small "hub" at the back of the truck.
2. i put both short thread ends of the new brake lines toward each other and fitted the union last.
** pick this up while picking up the brake lines you need
3. you will need a converter form the 3/16ths thread size to the larger 1/4 threads as you re thread back into the anti lock terminal.
***************** HELPFUL HINT **************************
on the five foot section i routed on the back half of the truck.. i slipped an old piece of garden hose over it to keep it from chaffing/ rubbing.
One site i saw recommended using a 5 foot and 6 foot peice to do this job and another 5 foot piece to bridge across the rear from left rear to right rear. I will cross that bridge when i come to it, hehe..
buy the 5 dollar line bender and a really good snips.
cheers
Which brake line are you talking about?. The metal steel ones,or the rubber ones. Doesn't matter. If you are buying the rubber ones, then just ask for them by year and model of truck.
If you are working with the steel ones, they are either going to be 5/16 or 1/4 depending which line it is. the 5/16 ones are usually attached to the master cylinder or the ABS unit. The fittings sometimes if you don't find the right one have to be re used, in which case you will need to flare the tubing. (Double Flare) Or you can go to the dealer, pay an arm and a leg, but you don't have to flare the tubing, which takes the fun out of the job.
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Hello I have the same problem, Check this website. It give alot of good info. I am going to my local ayto parts store to try and get the brake line and fittings. I will try to install new lines this wekend. I also have a 1999 expedition. I will let you know how it goes. Good Luck
Opps here is the website http://www.fedhillusa.com/
Good luck
Here is a great link on how to replace brake line
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/...
Ok I did it, I purchased 3/16 steel brake line with flares and fitting on both end, Only cost 5 bucks for 5 ft . I had to reuse the fitting that goes into the abs. So I had to do 1 doouble flare, ( pretty easy to do. Job took me around 6 to 8 hours , I had to keep stopping to do other things. While I was under the truck I also replaced both front and rear shocks. All together I spent around 200 bucks. Not bad for new brake lines, hoses and 4 shocks. So good luck to all.
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