94 4.0 Hard Brake Lines

[NSTYXLT]

After installing my coil-over engine cage, I guess I did a poor job of securing the hard lines coming out of the master cylinder. The line closest to firewall (rear of the master) contacted the steering knuckle and wore a hole in the line. Luckily the rear brakes still worked enough to stop the truck. Anyway I trying to replace the line, but none of the auto parts places by me have anything that they could find to work, and the dealer says that those are now "obsolete" and there is no replacement listed. Have any of you found a fix for these? Or do I have to have someone make it, or go to the junkyard?

Any help with this is appreciated, as this needs to be my daily driver...

Thanks,

-Brad-

 

[UrbanRedneckKid]

What exactly is the problem? You just run a regular hard line from the MC and put a few coils in it and then run it to wherever it goes...

 

[Mark_88]

Yeah, if the line got chewed, you can just replace it...if it was the front line it goes into the splitter mounted on the frame rail...disconnect both ends and try to match the piece with your new piece (with the exception of clearing the steering wheel knuckle properly ).

Most auto parts stores carry brake lines so it sounds like the store you were in didn't understand what you needed. Make sure you get the correct size line and either use the fittings from the old line if they are still good or replace them if they are worn or rusted badly...you will probably need a flaring tool...

You will also need to bleed the brakes and you can do this with a one-man bleeder kit (ab out $20 tops). Get some good brake fluid (two cans in case you have to bleed more or mess something up)...

And....if you're not comfortable doing any of the above then get professional help...it's not difficult to do but if you mess it up it can be pretty serious...brakes are THE most important safety feature on your vehicle...

Brake line...flaring tool...brake fluid...bleeder kit...fittings...and about two hours tops...total cost of DIY is about $60 if you have to buy the flaring tool...

 

[Yellowsplash]

You cant get pre-bent line. You must bend it yourself. Just go to the local parts store and get some 3/16 standard thread brake line in whatever length you desire. You will also probably need some 3/16-1/4 brake line adapters as ford likes to use larger 1/4 tubing nuts at the master cylinder and wheel cylinder. Verify this before making the trip to the parts store, or bring the line with you.