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June 06, 2005
The bleeder thingy should be either 7/16" or 3/8". An ordinary end
wrench may work, but if they are stubborn, it will just round over the
fittings and slip. Busted knuckles, much swearing, a trip to the
store for new ones follow. Much better to have a couple special
purpose wrenches which are made for use on tubing fittings. You'll
need only a couple to do the whole job, so pick them up for a few
dollars wherever you get the new brake lines. They'll save a lot of
headaches. If you decide to replace all the lines, plan on spending
most of the weekend and work carefully. One cross threaded fitting or
pinched or cracked line can be a large pain.
I don't know whether I'd replace those which look fine. I certainly
haven't ever replaced any on my American cars - even when 25 years
old - but I did on my Sprite. We may all be a bit anal about our
LBCs. While you're at it, take a close look at the hoses. They
eventually fail simply from age.
"joe blxfstz" < tloutrec@... > 37430
Posted on June 6, 2005 01:04 PM
Posted to category(s) Braking System | Cooling System | Miscellaneous
