Doing this brake line replacement job alone is a lot of work! The added time and complication of filming makes this even more amazing. Thanks so much for filming this for us diyers!!
@davidbrandenburg8955
9 ай бұрын
I’m really impressed by your work and camera views and most of all no cussing or throwing tools 😊
@theveryboredperson
4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the videos. I have a 2000 F150. rear brake line sprung a leak. I glanced through this video b4 buying my parts. my initial leak was in the mid section by the gas lines and tank. Being a cheap ass, I attempted to just replace that section, buying 2 lengths of steal line and the center rubber line. this did not work. as I was working my way back it quickly became apparent that the whole system was shot. The Dorman kit is all stainless and comes with the 2 wheel rubber lines. They should include the Center rubber line, the new breather bolt, clips and copper washers but they don't and need to be ordered when you order the kit for sure. this is the least expensive and safest way to fix the rear line no doubt. Trying this replacement without the kit would definitely cost a lot more, you would have to bend all your pipe and there is a good chance you would be using the same steel lines from the auto parts store instead of Stainless and would be back doing the whole procedure over again in a few years. Thanks for the Vids!!
@richardpeterman1349
5 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to thank you for taking the time and effort to make this great video. I completed this project over this past weekend after viewing your video numerous times and completed it without any problems. Thank You again.
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. I'm so happy to hear you were able to make good use of the videos.
@MowersNBlowers
5 жыл бұрын
Really nice job filming bro! Those tight areas, you allowed us to see exactly what you're doing.
@joshuapitts5008
11 ай бұрын
thank you so much! had a sudden surprise of a brake line rupturing. was worried sick about this job but your video helped so much.
@johnjude2685
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and will use your baggie trick. A friend once told me that the only one that needs to be as clean your cook is anyone who works on your car. Thanks great job on the video 👍👍👍
@bobbyharvill4225
4 жыл бұрын
I measured all the hose lengths and went to Napa and had stainless steel braided flex line made for the whole vehicle for 250. That was with all the connectors put on.
@flashgordon6238
6 жыл бұрын
Getting ready to do this to my 1992 tomorrow. Had to get the pre-bent line kit off eBay, at least they are made in USA and only 35 bucks. Good tips and well done video!
@richardgonzalez5077
2 жыл бұрын
link?
@flashgordon6238
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardgonzalez5077 Sorry Richard, that was 3 years ago. No longer in my purchase history.
@jestinkase
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this two part video I'm about to tackle this project next weekend and you showing me what tools are needed and what pieces are needed in addition to the kit is tremendously helpful. Thank you
@TheOriginalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and good luck on this challenging replacement job.
@uuwalnut
6 жыл бұрын
Right Rear first. It's further away from the master cylinder than the left. Very nice video and we needed it. I'm getting ready to do the same job on a 1998 F150.
@TheOriginalMechanic
6 жыл бұрын
Good luck with it. It's smart to replace these before they fail (wish I had lol).
@marcsmith3881
5 жыл бұрын
True, but all of the air will come out regardless. I usually gravity bleed all at the same time while I am cleaning up. So much easier and gets almost all of the air out. The bigger issue is dealing with bleeders on 20+ year old calipers. They will break off easily. I usually bleed at the banjo bolt or the line fitting on my customer's old vehicles.
@ok5731
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time - Dreading this job.
@theborgers
3 жыл бұрын
This saved me a few times thanks - this kit for 4 wheel disc brake setup
@chetmyers7041
3 жыл бұрын
4:39 Have never used a tubing bender. Thanks for including this step. Great overhead footage. Slow and steady wins the race.
@Wolfsdenforge
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This video answered several question I had that I could not find info on anywhere else!
@tiger.6509
4 жыл бұрын
I did mine first I thought I could get by with just the Back half brake line and then pumping the brakes up front line ruptured 2 places ,, So when installing the front brake line and noticed the bend closer to the joining two lines was a bit too much so I just bent a little bit and it slide right through the frustrations part , Take air hose and blow rust & sand off the frame Thank you for the video
@adamborgen9028
6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for your video. Very good overview of the job. It's so nice now that you can buy the pre bent brake lines
@jmccomas2010
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! Your truck looks just as rusty as mine!
@valpro99
5 жыл бұрын
Just finished my rust bucket 98 F150. All the lines were completely rusted and leaking everywhere. I replaced them all with the Dorman SS kit. Took about 2.5 hours.
@cheskybaba4864
5 жыл бұрын
Nice. I have a 99 - rust bucket indeed. All 4 lines in under three hours - pretty good. I was contemplating getting rid of it because of the general rust everywhere - won't pass inspection because of the rotted out rockers too and something banging nasty in the rear diff. Maybe I'll give it a go and save it - motor is still mint.
@marcsmith3881
5 жыл бұрын
That's really quick especially if on the ground. Usually takes me an entire day to do 40 ft in a full size chevy truck. Partly because I make all the lines and flare all of the ends. My customers blow a brake line usually don't want to wait 2-3 days for a kit to arrive.
@valpro99
5 жыл бұрын
Marc Smith well i had time to wait. The lines were a perfect match and fit. It started out just replacing the rear piece that runs along the rear axel. Once completed the next line up blew. I kept having to go up the line working my way toward the master cylinder as the next line leaked. Before i know it i ended up replacing all of them. It was prob a good idea anyway.
@marcsmith3881
5 жыл бұрын
@@valpro99 Absolutely! I sell the jobs that way if the lines are bad for that reason. Plus I prefer it this way so I can bleed the system once and not after each line replacement. Those kits do look awesome and complete from what I have seen.
@MartialArtsWizard
4 жыл бұрын
Where did you find a replacement kit for the 1998 Ford? I'm having trouble finding a kit.
@waiting4aliens
4 жыл бұрын
I thread a coat hanger or 14 wire and use it to pull lines thru.
@filibertojesus6290
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job this video is going to help me with my truck to replace my brake line. Thanks
@hectordeldiablo471
10 ай бұрын
Loved video. My 99 f150 flare side 78.8 standard cab 8.8 ring gear is 4wd 4wheel rotor. Vin number shows rear rotors. I am having difficult time choosing line kit. I don't know about the abs .video is motivating me . thanks
@TheOriginalMechanic
10 ай бұрын
You might want to try the Dorman website to sort out the right kit for your truck.
@hectordeldiablo471
10 ай бұрын
My biggest problem is that the vin number shows the truck should have drums in the rear where my truck has rotors all around. Thank you for your reply... I like a video that explains with patients what need to be done.
@muleoutpost8156
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Easier to wrap my head around what I'm doing on this '00 Excursion. Dorman kit came in with 2 "shipping bends" in the rear intermediate line just like your f150's. You'd think a couple unions could go in place of the bends to help with installation 🤦🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤔
@TheOriginalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. The shipping bends were a problem for me too. The rear line came out good, but I never could bend the front line to get it to fit right. I wound up putting in a copper-nickel line there. $$$ That line isn't cheap but it's easy to work with.
@waiting4aliens
4 жыл бұрын
twisty tie is clever thanks
@shaneraymer5147
4 жыл бұрын
luckily my brake line popped when i was pulling into the garage. replaced all 7 lines and its definitely a job i dont want to do again.
@TheOriginalMechanic
4 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@borenza7
Жыл бұрын
Thanks soo much your camera angles are amazing
@joedyer1785
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tokenwhite99
4 жыл бұрын
You got a new subscriber, planning on doing this to my 1991 Ford F-150
@thatstofunny1111
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Hoping to began my project in the next week or so. This video was very informative. New subscriber.
@pyroguy1233
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I’m getting ready to do this job I hope I don’t bang my head against the wall too much lmao
@TheOriginalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck and thanks for watching. The job may have it's challenging moments but overall is not too bad.
@Samestori214
Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. I was hoping to only have to replace the one rear driver side line but it looks like the previous owner deleted the center hose and vacuum line. So I'll be getting the full kit. What was the size wrench for the fitting to line at 0:59 where it connects to the rubber hose? Thanks again
@Samestori214
Жыл бұрын
I'm I didn't notice this was the 2nd video. I watch the 1st one and saw that it's the same as the inner line fitting.
@batman8589
3 жыл бұрын
I have an ‘02. Gotta leak at the junction of the long line going to the rear & where it mounts to the frame. Im not looking forward to taking the lines apart
@tedgreen1232
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks This will help a lot
@Goodwithmyhands2
4 жыл бұрын
If the flare nuts futtings are able to be moved I like to put anti seize between the line and the nut and on the threads.
@terrygloe1526
4 жыл бұрын
Reviewed the installation video once I found out I couldn't get the lines in the frame holders yet. Realized after securing both ends, the brake line was installed without making sure it went BEHIND the gas lines.....When I quit for the night, I was just about able to secure the lines by bending the brake lines around the gas lines in front of them so that they didn't touch, a real challenge bending the lines in the frame rail at the narrowest spot, not to mention a first time user of the bender. Will there be any risk of wear when it's not touching anything but in frame clamps on both sides of gas lines, the new lines have an outer casing making it tougher to get in the frame clamps, but it should further protect it from wear. Had a hard time fitting the back of the middle piece to the hose so I thought bending would have been faster..(IT WASN"T). This is after I did what you said would suck installing the middle frame rail piece....with both ends covered in plastic wrap, I didn't notice until taking the first end wrap off, that it was the wrong size for that end and that I had mixed up the line ends on install, you were right...it SUCKED!!! lol. I will be quitting after just the rear is installed, does that still require bleeding the front? Watched a few self bleed video, they all mentioned starting with the tire farthest from the proportion er. With Rear Right being furthest away, you are pretty convincing about starting on the rear left. Read a previous reply that said it really didn't matter.....or does it? The brake lines state there is a lifetime warranty...how would you warranty a wore brake line, ...directly from Dorman?
@matt8863
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video...Where did you get the copper washers?
@TheOriginalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
At Napa
@Bear_83
6 жыл бұрын
Would it have been easy to had a fish line when taking out the old to place the new?
@cambridgeproperties4578
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a part number for the rear axle brake junction you replaced? Even Ford dealers in my area can't figure out what im asking about. Thanks
@nickdannunzio7683
4 жыл бұрын
Remember to thank your state governor for allowing "road brine" (which is one of those "feel good" laws, because as we know it does nothing to aid in safety or snow removal, but it is a "thing" they can add to their list when running for reelection) as it certainly was the cause for these lines to fail... just look at the undercarriage... salt pock city...
@Bamacher59
6 жыл бұрын
Great job thanks for sharing
@upupandaway4444
6 жыл бұрын
Great info. Thanks for sharing.
@TheOriginalMechanic
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@MarkSchuster-ym3iy
2 жыл бұрын
I have an f250 2001 year. My fuel tank came down. When the rear bracket rusted through the brake line broke. Got the tank back up just trying to figure out how to replace that line .
@TheOriginalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck and I hope my video helps!
@tsherwoodrzero
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent how-to. I've been dreading doing this on my 97 Expedition, partly due to Inline Tube's kit being made wrong and them doubling down on saying it was right. But mostly because of rust and lack of room to work underneath. Would it be safe to assume the procedure would be the same on mine? Thought it wise to ask before jumping in.
@TheOriginalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
Similar, but not exact. You will have to locate the right kit.
@tsherwoodrzero
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic Thank you for replying so promptly. I'll keep an eye out for the correct parts, and a 4-post lift since my jack stands aren't tall enough for me to maneuver properly underneath it
@biff1tannen
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Sir. If you bend the shipping bend back to strait, will it makes the brakelines weaker?? Or is it made to handle that?
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
Steel lines are designed to handle that.
@biff1tannen
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic... Thanks Sir.😊👍
@rocopo1
Жыл бұрын
Greetings, what is the name of the piece that joins the brake lines where it is the differential breather and where do I get it or if it has the reference number.
@BIG_AL_ONE
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 1997 F-250 5.8 4X4 full length bed. All my brake lines are rotted and need replaced. I priced out lines at the local auto store - what a joke! The nuts are NEVER compatible. Where do I buy OEM kits and how much do they roughly cost? Thanks.
@TheOriginalMechanic
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't use OEM. This is a Dorman kit I found on Amazon for $125.
@BIG_AL_ONE
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Luckily, I found a company that specializes in custom and OEM fabricated brake-lines. I'm reckoning it'll cost though.... Got any lube? - lol!
@toddmolloy311
4 жыл бұрын
The torque specs on those brake lines sound pretty German, gute-n-tight lol
@rosaritomex4223
3 жыл бұрын
When I went to TJ Mexico they did it for 15 bucks on my 92 ranger.
@TheOriginalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
US dollars? Insanely cheap of they replaced all the lines.
@bryanjoachim5655
2 жыл бұрын
Dude, you convinced me....fck the rear brakes! I'll coast.
@alonzogodschosenwarrioroa1716
3 жыл бұрын
What diameter tubbing does Ford Expedition is it please let me know it’s all ford same brakes line Tubbing diameters
@bbrianh142
3 жыл бұрын
Great Videos! Where did you buy the brake line kit? I need one for my 96 Ford E-150 Econoline Van. Can't find the pre-bent lines anywhere.
@TheOriginalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
I found this one on Amazon. My local NAPA also carried the Dorman kit.
@mikehuddle1757
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic can you post the link to the Amazon kit?
@BigSmoker420
5 жыл бұрын
Does the center hose that goes to the axle need a crush washer? Did my first ever brake job, it was a pain but I un tightened and re tightened fittings to stop all leaks. But on the center hose it is leaking where the axle and the brake hose head meet, so is there suppose to be a washer between the axle and brake hose?
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
There is no washer. Assuming you installed a new center hose, the only place leaks could occur is where the the inverted flares of the brake lines thread into the center hose end fitting.
@BravoWellnessAndRecovery
Жыл бұрын
What is the hose called at 2:33 that you’re tightening down with the ratchet? I need that specific part to finish my brake line
@TheOriginalMechanic
Жыл бұрын
differential vent (Napa 730-0213)
@butchgreene
5 жыл бұрын
Mitt dead has offered his 1994 XLT to me so I fix a bunch of things but of course the right rear has sprung a leak and probably going to have to use this video to chase down the leak to get it to my house. We live in the south so I doubt that there's near as much rust is on your vehicle any idea what the first culprit will be
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
If it's a brake line it's helpful to have someone punch the brake pedal while you look for the leak.
@butchgreene
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic it was right on the axle where that metal clip holds the line down, halfway across the axle. So obviously it went first since that clip will hold onto moisture more than any other place on the line & probably rubbed through it from vibration over time. Thx. Not going to replace all the lines, just that one straight little run.
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
@@butchgreene That should be easy...and much cheaper!
@BadIdeas101
5 жыл бұрын
Does the rear centre line bolt(dif vent bolt)need to tightened to face a certain way? Mine is a like banjo bolt, not like yours with the barbed fitting
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
If the vent hose goes straight up like mine, I don't think orientation of the vent bolt matters.
@idfront1
5 жыл бұрын
Did your kit include front brake lines? My Dorman 919-170 kit was delivered today, but has a bunch of other lines in there. The only paperwork in the box says "GM Truck Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit" before straightening the long lines I want to be sure I have the right kit. The box has a sticker with 919-170, just not sure that is what is in the box. I did notice it missing one of the clips that holds the caliper hose to the bracket, hoping to reuse one from the old lines though.
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
Mine had the front lines too. I haven't installed those yet. I had the same paper in mine and the same missing clip!
@idfront1
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic thank you, at least now I can put them in without worrying it's the wrong lines! The video (as well as your F150 starter replacement) have been very helpful
@josephperry4344
3 жыл бұрын
I have a question, I am bending/fabricating my own lines. The rearmost center line running longitudinally from the front, is that a 3/16 line? mine appears much larger than 3/16", mine is a 98 with drum brake rears.
@TheOriginalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is a small line, 3/16 all the way from front to rear.
@josephperry4344
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic The lines are so rusty the diameter threw me, I double checked, it is definitely 3/16" Thank you for the reply.
@TheOriginalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
@@josephperry4344 If they are swelled like that replacement is urgent. Good luck with it!
@drowization
5 жыл бұрын
wow, great vid, well done good sir.... the two lines that go into the differential vent (breather) on either side, are what I need to replace,,,, what are those lines called please ???? been looking for the name of them all over and can't find what they are called,,,,
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
They are "right rear" and "left rear" lines. when I was searching for parts for this job I found them online in stainless. I decided to get the whole kit due to the poor condition of other lines.
@dattexasboi_3697
3 жыл бұрын
Did you put 4 washers total on banjo bolt like 2 an 2 or just 2 on one side ?
@TheOriginalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, four total. Two on each side.
@dattexasboi_3697
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic ok thankyou. on mine stock rear left line had a lip that came out on the inside side an no washers . The new line has no lip but looks same on other side should I still do 2 an 2 or just 2 on the inside to make that lip ?
@TheOriginalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
@@dattexasboi_3697 The copper washers are to help make a leak proof seal. I don't really have an answer but whichever way gives you a good seal under pressure is fine.
@dattexasboi_3697
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic figured out had to add the other 2 like you said he had leaked .here's one for you though when I went to bleed brakes an my freind pressed on brakes the rear right bleeder did not come out in a stream but barely came out qn freind said it was hard to push?? Any ideas
@murkinmurdock7985
5 жыл бұрын
do u keep the copper washer on each side of the bolt
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
yes, one on each side of the banjo fitting.
@E-N-A-R-D-L-A-V
5 жыл бұрын
Just wondering how that Dorman kit is holding up. i have been noticing that Dorman products have been going down in quality in the past few years. What were once cheap reliable products are now just cheap. Bought a Dorman water pump for my wife's 02 Intrepid, it failed after 700 miles, a Dorman exhaust manifold for my daughter's 98 Protege, it cracked after 3000 miles. Several products for my own 00 F150, all failed. Even had parts from Dorman arrive damaged or unserviceable, so I have stopped buying their products.
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
I only changed the rear lines last year and they are fine. However, when I went to install the front last month, one of them was bad. I was disappointed in both the bend and the flares on the front passenger side line.
@rogersanders967
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Where ya located?
@TheOriginalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
In the heart of the rust belt: WI
@bradlyking4679
5 жыл бұрын
Will this kit work on an 01 RWD LT
@cheyennenadeau6605
2 жыл бұрын
Can u get the line anywhere else besides ebay or Amazon
@TheOriginalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
Napa carried it at the time I did this repair.
@mekloakins4925
5 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the hoses that bent out with the pipe bender.
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
I don't know if they have a name. They are just the longer lines in the middle and front.
@alonzogodschosenwarrioroa1716
3 жыл бұрын
Please tell me you’re not afraid to give the Tubbing diameter brake fir this vid please tell me you don’t care what’s the Tubbing diameter size please please
@mikeytreat8000
3 жыл бұрын
Where did you order this
@garyp1930
3 жыл бұрын
metric brakes lines
@leotorres56
3 жыл бұрын
Does this work with a 2001 2WD super crew model?
@TheOriginalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
You will likely need a different kit. They make a number of them based on cab arrangement and length of the box.
@leotorres56
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic I’ve been searching for the kit for a 2WD super cab lariat model & I still have not found it. All the kits say Extended cab or Standard cab. Any suggestions??
@gerardvera1139
9 ай бұрын
What is that blue hose in 8:05?
@TheOriginalMechanic
9 ай бұрын
Funny question and I don't have an answer. I makes a cameo appearance in the video or sure. I would guess a gas line.
@justinwilliams4009
4 жыл бұрын
I got a 2000 did yours have a 3 way T
@TheOriginalMechanic
4 жыл бұрын
If you're talking about the middle brake hose where the two rear axle brake likes come in...yes
@justinmurray7039
4 жыл бұрын
Will this kit fit on the supercrew?
@TheOriginalMechanic
4 жыл бұрын
You're kit would be different since the truck is likely longer than my extended cab. They make kits for about every application.
@robertolozano9476
4 жыл бұрын
What size is the middle differential break line
@TheOriginalMechanic
4 жыл бұрын
The brake lines are all 3/16".
@robertolozano9476
4 жыл бұрын
The Original Mechanic thank you
@guillermoruizmdm480
4 жыл бұрын
god info did you take the gas tank down in order to get to the brake line?
@theborgers
3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t
@michaelengen3511
5 жыл бұрын
Not sure what is wrong with this video... 5 seconds of music then it just spins while it appears to be loading. ☹️
@MowersNBlowers
5 жыл бұрын
That's your wifi connection, nothing wrong with this guys video.
@johnunderwood3132
4 жыл бұрын
What does this cost for a mechanic to do. Ball park??
@TheOriginalMechanic
4 жыл бұрын
hundreds and hundreds...maybe five or six
@johnunderwood3132
4 жыл бұрын
The Original Mechanic what about just fixing the one back tire break. I have a leak or it blew the line
@jmccomas2010
4 жыл бұрын
@@johnunderwood3132 My local shop got me for about $500 to do one rear line! Here I am with a leak in the front I am just gonna replace them all myself this time!
@johnunderwood3132
4 жыл бұрын
It cost me 225 to replace the line from front to back tire. I wish I had a garage!
@mansoperformance5993
5 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy that brake line kit???
@TheOriginalMechanic
5 жыл бұрын
I found the Dorman kit on Amazon, but others carry them under different brands. You have to be exacting about the features of your truck though. There must be five different F150 configurations...length of box, abs configuration, number of wheel lugs. ..etc.
@davidweum
4 жыл бұрын
God!!!
@davidweum
4 жыл бұрын
Beyond my DYI pay grade. Needs to be on a hoist. Sorry. The garage better just fix the broken line! I cannot afford the whole shebang.
@MrMerrilees
6 жыл бұрын
how to i buy the brake lines from dorman 919 170 i need
@MrMerrilees
6 жыл бұрын
i bin looking for a while
@MrMerrilees
6 жыл бұрын
and my break is in the same place yous was blown haha
@TheOriginalMechanic
6 жыл бұрын
I bought mine from Amazon. It took a little while to get them, maybe a week.
@MrMerrilees
6 жыл бұрын
I looked for the kit but it's not on Amazon not sure if they stopped selling the kit or not any chance u can send me a link to a kit for a 00 f150 4x4 5.4l regular cab XLT disc all around
@MrMerrilees
6 жыл бұрын
Nvm we goid
@UsserError
5 жыл бұрын
The kit looks bad. I'm bending and cutting my own.
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