rear brake line problems..

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Feb 11, 2011 | 11:17 PM

mr.camaro

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From: Canada/Qc/Montreal

Car: Red 86 Iroc-z / Black 90 Iroc-z

Engine: Mild 350 / Vortec L31

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Axle/Gears: 3.42 / 2.73

rear brake line problems..

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I wanted to change my driver rear galiper on my 86 iroc, the bolt to undo the line from the galiper is totaly striped and the ones on the T nere the diff also. What would my optoins be? i dont have alot of experienace with brake lines. Do i just cut it and flare it?? Thanks

Feb 12, 2011 | 06:45 AM

JamesC

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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

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Re: rear brake line problems..

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Originally Posted by mr.camaro

I wanted to change my driver rear galiper on my 86 iroc, the bolt to undo the line from the galiper is totaly striped and the ones on the T nere the diff also. What would my optoins be? i dont have alot of experienace with brake lines. Do i just cut it and flare it?

I'd purchase new. The following sites should be helpful:

http://www.finelinesinc.com/
http://www.classictube.com/
http://www.inlinetube.com/

When installing/removing a line wrench is your best bet. A shot of penetrating oil won't hurt in the removal.

JamesC