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How to Replace Steel Brake Lines: Video Series

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Removing and replacing steel brake lines, tips and techniques. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  1. What tools do I need to replace steel brake lines? Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  2. Jacking up a car and setting it on stands. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  3. How to remove your rear steel brake line. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

    Views: 5,202
  4. Proper way to light a torch for heating and removing fittings. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  5. How to remove your steel axle line and and brake hose. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  6. Remove retaining clips and cut brake lines. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  7. Mounting a rear axle brake hose. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  8. Making a custom steel brake line. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  9. How to install a brake line on the rear axle. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

    Views: 3,511
  10. Jack the vehicle back up to work on side lines. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  11. How to cut front-to-rear brake lines. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  12. What are some of the differences in brake line fittings? Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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  13. Types of brake fluids and filling your master cylinder. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

    Views: 2,007
  14. How to re-jack a vehicle and lower back it back down. Learn how to replace a truck's steel brake lines, brake line removal, and custom brake lines in this free car maintenance video.

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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!

 
About the Presenter

Nathan McCullough Nathan McCullough graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College with a GPA of 3.5 and received their Craftsmanship Award and Honor Seal. He has managed several automotive facilities over the last eight years. His many certifications include front end suspension, brakes, manual transmission, engine tune up, engine overhaul, heating ventilation and air conditioning, automotive electrical and many more. In his spare time, McCullough enjoys working on cars, performing everything from minor repairs to complete overhauls.dkdk

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