Tools for Replacing Steel Brake Lines

Series Summary

Sometimes brakes just stop working even if they initially worked well. And sometimes the brakes were just the wrong type in the first place. Whichever the case, you can always upgrade those old or insufficient brakes with high-performance brakes. Many classic cars have incredible amounts of horse power, but brakes too weak to tame those horses. If you would like to learn how to remove your old, worn out steel brakes and replace them with new ones, there's simple steps you can follow.

In this free video series, a car maintenance expert will teach you how to remove and replace steel brake lines on a Ford Explorer with step-by-step instructions. You'll learn what tools you need, how to remove brake lines, how to mount brake hoses, and the differences in brake line fittings. You'll also learn about retaining clips, replacing brake lines, and different types of brake fluids. With these tips, you won't ever have to worry about your brakes working properly, and you'll stay safe on the road!

Video Transcript

"In this clip we're going to talk about the proper service procedure to inspect, remove and replace you steel brake lines and bleed the braking system on a Ford Explorer. In this step we're going to talk about some of the tools required in order to replace the steel brake lines on a Ford Explorer. As you can see I have a whole bunch of them here in front of me. I'm just going to go over them with you. I have my floor jack for jacking the vehicle up off the ground. I have a small hand-held torch here and some oxygen and MAP gas. I've got one line wrench. A set of line flaring tools, some unions my standard/metric socket set, magnetic tray, hammer. Jack stands, I got a set of them one here one over there. My creeper because I don't like laying on cold concrete. A couple of zip ties and my replacement lines and hose. Those are the tools required in order to service your vehicle's steel brake lines."