So, how do you do it? Part 2

[dixiedelux]

This is an expansion of 35ragtop's thread "So, how do you do it?" dealing with brakes. The rear brake lines on my 46 Super Deluxe "Dixie Delux" are steel. I was expecting to find 8.75" rubber lines here as the parts list suggest. The lines of course are nearly inflexable and I am having a hard time getting them started back into the wheel cylinder. I anticipate the same problem with the master cylinder swap out. Does any one have any tricks? I have used up my bag of tricks.

[JSeery]

Often brake line fittings can be hard to start, I just spent some time yesterday fiddling with one I had a really hard time getting to start. For me, you just have to take a good look at the way they are lining up, the fitting has to be 90° to the threads in the cylinder and you have to work with the line to get it there. Be careful that you don't get frustrated and cross-thread it. You can bend the lines around a little to get the alignment correct but don't damage or crimp the lines in the process. They can be a real pain sometimes, but I have always gotten them eventually.

[dixiedelux]

Originally Posted by JSeery

Often brake line fittings can be hard to start, I just spent some time yesterday fiddling with one I had a really hard time getting to start. For me, you just have to take a good look at the way they are lining up, the fitting has to be 90° to the threads in the cylinder and you have to work with the line to get it there. Be careful that you don't get frustrated and cross-thread it. You can bend the lines around a little to get the alignment correct but don't damage or crimp the lines in the process. They can be a real pain sometimes, but I have always gotten them eventually.

Yes, eventually...............LOL!!

[fordor41]

another trick is to install the most difficult first(most flexability) then install the one that's more accessable

[cmbrucew]

Start the line and fitting into the cylinder before you bolt the cylinder in. After the fitting is started, then fit the bolts and tighten everything up.
Bruce

[Binx]

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Loosen the wheel cylinders to get the the line fittings started. Tighten the cylinder and then the lines.

Lonnie

[dixiedelux]

Originally Posted by cmbrucew

Start the line and fitting into the cylinder before you bolt the cylinder in. After the fitting is started, then fit the bolts and tighten everything up.
Bruce

Originally Posted by Binx

Loosen the wheel cylinders to get the the line fittings started. Tighten the cylinder and then the lines.

Lonnie

I will try your techniques out tomorrow. Thanks Fellows