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Old 08-31-2010, 03:50 PM
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Hi, I recently installed a 3" per side narrowed rear in my car and it was a pain to bend the rear metal brake lines. Is there any way to buy new lines and cut/flare them? I have ABS and traction control. I looked at the connectors and wasn't sure if this was possible. Any part numbers would be great!
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I hope someone can help, TTT
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anyone?
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Just cut and flare them a few inches shorter and reuse the fittings. If you're fittings are damaged or too rusty/stripped to reuse, I do have replacement fittings available.
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Where the metal line meets the caliper hose is a cup and ball fitting, the metal line has a ball end, how do you flare a ball end?
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You can always cut the lines in the middle, flare both sides, and put a male on one side and a female on the other.
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are there tools to flare a male side?
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Sorry, worded that one wrong. Female flare on each end with a male/male nipple in the middle.
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Got ya! Anyone know the part number for the rear metal brake lines?
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