Brake lines

Mark_vaughn · Post by **Mark_vaughn** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:14 am

I have created a new problem while trying to fix an existing one. I rebuilt the front calipers and am trying to replace the rubber hoses. They have welded themselves to the nut on the brake line and I broke the brake line.

So has anyone replaced these lines? Do I need to replace the line all the way back to the master cylinder? Will the lines at the local NAPA store work or is there something special about Fiat?

FIATCOLOMBIA · Post by **FIATCOLOMBIA** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:40 am

wich one did you damage?

I'm going to look if I have one, I got me a set but didnt use them all

Mark_vaughn · Post by **Mark_vaughn** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:06 am

I damaged the front passenger one so far. I havent tried to replace the other ones yet, hopefully I can do so without tearing them up.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:13 am

the brake lines that Napa carries may or may not fit, there are several types of lines used. Fiat used a bubble flare on the ends and the fittings are metric. You'll probably have to replace the line to the master cyl, it's tough to splice a line unless you can flare it on the end where you cut it off. Unions and compression fittings are not normally used on brake lines

Mark_vaughn · Post by **Mark_vaughn** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:16 pm

Anyone have a source for replacement lines? I checked IAP and they do not carry them. Didn't match anything at the local autoparts store, the threads are too coarse.

The drivers side met the same fate when I tried to replace the hose. And I will not be surprised if the back do so as well. So I will probably need an entire set of lines.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:43 pm

I'd soak the rear fittings in penetrating oil and wire brush off any rust, then make sure you hold both the hose and the fitting with wrenches. I probably have used lines on a parts car I could remove for you

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:28 am

I sourced most of my non-Fiat brake line parts from Auto Zone. There are metric adapters available for most fittings.

Also, there are numerous vendors besides the one you mentioned. Shoot me an email and I will recommend some Fiat vendors.