How to Change a Brake Line

The braking system in a vehicle can be one of the most intimidating systems to work on, not only is it complicated but also very important to the whole stopping thing. When the brakes in a car begin to fade of feel soft over time there may be more to be repaired than just a set of brake pads. Unlike a fuel pump line or a steering pump line the brake lines are under a constant change of pressure. Every time the brakes are applied the lines are under extreme stress from the brake fluid. When the brake lines begin to leak it can cause air in the lines or worse they could burst causing brake failure

As we all know if the brakes in a car fail you had better find a hill to slow you down. To replace a brake line is a simple procedure and can save a driver from a headache or maybe worse in the future. The process is simple, drain the fluid and detaching the brake line then attach the new line and fill and bleed the system.  Some driver will choose to upgrade to stainless steel braided lines at this point and these will be able to take more pressure without flexing or expanding. This means more pressure to the calipers and more powerful and consistent braking. Once the system is completely bled it is a good idea to replace the brake pads and turn the rotors. Be sure that the brake master cylinder is making good pressure before you get back on the street.