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08-07-2008, 01:34 PM
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Help with DIY Brake Line replacement
So I decided to DIY my brake replacement on my 05 G35 Sedan. Got new rotors, pads, and SS brake lines. My question is, will I need a special wrench to remove/install the brake lines? If so, do you know the correct size?
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08-08-2008, 07:36 PM
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Technically yes. You should be using a brake line wrench. BUT, I've used a small vise grip type wrench with good success. It had a special notch that just happened to grip the brake line bolt perfect. But normal vice grips will work. I sometimes use these as it's better than using a normal open end (if you don't have a special brake line wrench. although they are cheap). The open end just strips the bolt.
If you don't have a vice grip and have to buy a tool, then go ahead and just buy the brake line wrench from Sears. I believe it's a 12mm or a 10mm.
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08-08-2008, 09:19 PM
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Thanks for the reply. the guy at Autozone had no idea for our cars. So I thought I would ask here. A set of 3 wrenches, which covered 6 different sizes, was only $10. So no big deal to get a set.
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08-08-2008, 09:22 PM
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The SS lines are easy to put on also. It takes longer to bleed the lines. Chime in after you're done and let me know how you like them. I put on the SS lines also but I upgraded my calipers/rotors at the same time. hard to judge what teh SS lines alone did.
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08-09-2008, 12:20 AM
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Thanks again. I went with Powerslot rotors and HPS pads. Looking forward to getting them on.
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08-11-2008, 12:08 AM
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I'll be installing a set of SS lines on my G pretty soon, I'll make a DIY vid when I put the new lines on. You should be using a crow's foot wrench, like the kind shown in the service manual, otherwise you might risk stripping the brake line nuts.
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08-13-2008, 01:28 PM
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Don't you mean an flare end wrench.
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08-13-2008, 01:41 PM
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That's another name for it. FSM calls it "crow's foot."
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08-14-2008, 02:23 PM
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The do make flare nut crows feet.
Open end  Flare nut end 
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08-18-2008, 02:27 AM
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thanks for clearing that up. that's what I meant 
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08-28-2008, 10:06 AM
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hah! No. the storms here in florida last week flooded my garage. only just in last couple days has dried out. But now I am sick, so who knows when it will get done. hopefully this weekend.
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08-28-2008, 01:39 PM
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I'm doing a video probably this weekend.
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10-25-2008, 04:44 PM
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Funny you should ask. Erwin (erdog) and I just got done changing his oil and installing a magnefine AT filter and we filmed the filter install so that's coming up. Next we're filming a rear camber kit install (spc brand) and then I'll be filming a clutch fluid flush and an SS brake line install. I'll try to get the vids posted asap.
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