brake bleeding

[PhilinPA]

Hi, never leaked. Issue is the right rear brake tube broke. 35 years old and it gave up the ghost. Picture shows the fitting. There is a hole on the end like an air fitting. Having a hard time getting a tube around it. It screws in to seal and loosens to let the fluid out the end. I have had it worked on before by local shops and maybe they changed it to make it easier on them but harder on me?

 

[Uncle Gump]

Those are likely speed bleeders... I've never used them. Some people do i guess. Check Out the following...

Russell Performance 639550 Russell Speed Bleeders | Summit Racing https://share.google/XLVOfW5oZwxZ7WAOi

 

[Uncle Gump]

Should also mention...

After 35 years a line popped from rust. I'll guarantee the remaining lines are an accident waiting to happen. Look att all of them closely. It's also past time to change the brake system rubber lines unless they've been done already.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Should also mention...

After 35 years a line popped from rust. I'll guarantee the remaining lines are an accident waiting to happen. Look att all of them closely. It's also past time to change the brake system rubber lines unless they've been done already.

Yeah, this too. Considering he’s in PA, once one goes, the rest usually aren’t really far behind. I’ve taken to just doing all new copper/nickel line with stainless fittings. Just have to replace the rubber lines now and then, although I’m wondering if stainless braided would last longer…

 

[PhilinPA]

Well I had a shop replace the left rear line and also the line to and from the ABS about a year ago. Too expensive so that is why I tackled this one myself. Purchased pre-bended tubes from "Linestogo" and thy were delivered the next day. Tubes were easy to install and fit right in. My wife was on brake pedal duty and I opened and closed the bleeder valve. No more idiot lights and the brakes feel great now. Had a herd time with the bleeder valve since the tube would not fit over it. I took a piece of 16/3 SJ wire, pulled out the cord and the wires so all I had left was a neoprene tube. Stretched it over the valve, stuffed the clear tube in it and it worked great. Picture attached.

Thanks for the help.