Brake Line Dilemma. Please help

Hunt_chevs · October 3rd, 2008, 03:33 PM

Long story short, i blew a brake line,.. almost drove into a bunch of people.. So i'm in the midst of replacing these and the replacement dont fit. The replacement flex lines do not go back into the bracket thats mounted on the inner wheel well. I've tried to different manufacturers, and its still the same. Anyone know wtf the deal is? Or will i have to grind some off of the butt where it pops into the bracket? i'll post a pic in a sec.

Hunt_chevs · October 3rd, 2008, 03:39 PM

Hunt_chevs · October 3rd, 2008, 03:42 PM

Hunt_chevs · October 3rd, 2008, 03:45 PM

the hex right above the c-clip is the problematic part,.. the pic is the oem equip..... which fits properly. The new equip. is slightly diff. in size(width) its more of an oval hex look than a circle

Hunt_chevs · October 3rd, 2008, 05:34 PM

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ryans88gt · October 3rd, 2008, 06:45 PM

If you need to flange it out a little...dew it.

fairlane_68 · October 3rd, 2008, 07:46 PM

What model year is the car, and when was it built? It's possible to have a part two model years older that was installed at the factory, and there could be a split in the production parts that were used that year. Try comparing brake lines from two years forward or backward from the PRODUCTION (build) date of the car.

89lx · October 3rd, 2008, 08:52 PM

they only go in one way try turning it and see if that helps

Hunt_chevs · October 4th, 2008, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by 89lx

they only go in one way try turning it and see if that helps

did this many a times,.. it was definitely not gonna fit without some fabbing.

So i grinded them out a bit. works perfectly so far

Hunt_chevs · October 4th, 2008, 02:47 PM

got the new brakes on,. just gotta bleed em.... anyone wanna come over and gimme a hand?

Took the time to clean up around the wheel well area and it looks purdy now

October 3rd, 2008, 03:33 PM	#1
Hunt_chevs Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Gt Not Slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SJ-CA, 50-ft elev. Posts: 1,658 iTrader: 1 reviews	Brake Line Dilemma. Please help Long story short, i blew a brake line,.. almost drove into a bunch of people.. So i'm in the midst of replacing these and the replacement dont fit. The replacement flex lines do not go back into the bracket thats mounted on the inner wheel well. I've tried to different manufacturers, and its still the same. Anyone know wtf the deal is? Or will i have to grind some off of the butt where it pops into the bracket? i'll post a pic in a sec. __________________ 2k2 Gt Eibach pro kit, bbk cold air, exhaust, 4.10s, 6k hid's

October 3rd, 2008, 03:39 PM	#2
Hunt_chevs Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Gt Not Slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SJ-CA, 50-ft elev. Posts: 1,658 iTrader: 1 reviews	__________________ 2k2 Gt Eibach pro kit, bbk cold air, exhaust, 4.10s, 6k hid's

October 3rd, 2008, 03:42 PM	#3
Hunt_chevs Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Gt Not Slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SJ-CA, 50-ft elev. Posts: 1,658 iTrader: 1 reviews	__________________ 2k2 Gt Eibach pro kit, bbk cold air, exhaust, 4.10s, 6k hid's

October 3rd, 2008, 03:45 PM	#4
Hunt_chevs Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Gt Not Slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SJ-CA, 50-ft elev. Posts: 1,658 iTrader: 1 reviews	the hex right above the c-clip is the problematic part,.. the pic is the oem equip..... which fits properly. The new equip. is slightly diff. in size(width) its more of an oval hex look than a circle __________________ 2k2 Gt Eibach pro kit, bbk cold air, exhaust, 4.10s, 6k hid's

October 3rd, 2008, 05:34 PM	#5
Hunt_chevs Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Gt Not Slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SJ-CA, 50-ft elev. Posts: 1,658 iTrader: 1 reviews	. __________________ 2k2 Gt Eibach pro kit, bbk cold air, exhaust, 4.10s, 6k hid's

October 3rd, 2008, 06:45 PM	#6
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you need to flange it out a little...dew it. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

October 3rd, 2008, 07:46 PM	#7
fairlane_68 Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	What model year is the car, and when was it built? It's possible to have a part two model years older that was installed at the factory, and there could be a split in the production parts that were used that year. Try comparing brake lines from two years forward or backward from the PRODUCTION (build) date of the car.

October 3rd, 2008, 08:52 PM	#8
89lx Regular 1989 LX coupe 5.0L Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NS Canada Posts: 496 iTrader: 0 reviews	they only go in one way try turning it and see if that helps

October 4th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#10
Hunt_chevs Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Gt Not Slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SJ-CA, 50-ft elev. Posts: 1,658 iTrader: 1 reviews	New Brakes got the new brakes on,. just gotta bleed em.... anyone wanna come over and gimme a hand? Took the time to clean up around the wheel well area and it looks purdy now __________________ 2k2 Gt Eibach pro kit, bbk cold air, exhaust, 4.10s, 6k hid's

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