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I have another post on this, but I've made progress and am kinda stymied at this point.
Both rear lines and center hose have been replaced so I'm all good there. The one from the front distribution block to the rear is what's giving me pause.
Here's the distribution block (not sure what it's called - ABS block?) at the front driver's side:
Arrow is the line to the rear.
Here is a pic of the rear line, a bit further down from the block:
At first, based on your input, it made sense to just replace the complete line from the back to the front. That would avoid having to make a bunch of different splices, etc. But the fitting at the block is different than a standard union and I can't find a replacement. So fine, I'll just rip this one off and reuse it on the new line -nu-uh. It's almost like it's part and parcel with the line. It spins, but will not slide on the line at all.
The second thing that's bugging me is the flexible, braided portion as the line makes its way down towards the frame. I guess this isn't such a big deal because I can just use a solid line and not worry about it.
Finally, the original line has a thin rubber-like coating making it a millimeter-or-so thicker than 3/16" so re-using any of the original line and using any standard 3/16" unions on it means having to remove that coating - a pain, but do-able.
Sorry for such a long explanation. I'm probably overthinking it but would still like to hear your opinions.
Thanks in advance.
r
Both rear lines and center hose have been replaced so I'm all good there. The one from the front distribution block to the rear is what's giving me pause.
Here's the distribution block (not sure what it's called - ABS block?) at the front driver's side:
Arrow is the line to the rear.
Here is a pic of the rear line, a bit further down from the block:
At first, based on your input, it made sense to just replace the complete line from the back to the front. That would avoid having to make a bunch of different splices, etc. But the fitting at the block is different than a standard union and I can't find a replacement. So fine, I'll just rip this one off and reuse it on the new line -nu-uh. It's almost like it's part and parcel with the line. It spins, but will not slide on the line at all.
The second thing that's bugging me is the flexible, braided portion as the line makes its way down towards the frame. I guess this isn't such a big deal because I can just use a solid line and not worry about it.
Finally, the original line has a thin rubber-like coating making it a millimeter-or-so thicker than 3/16" so re-using any of the original line and using any standard 3/16" unions on it means having to remove that coating - a pain, but do-able.
Sorry for such a long explanation. I'm probably overthinking it but would still like to hear your opinions.
Thanks in advance.
r