How to Replace a Brake Line in a Chevy Truck

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3 жыл бұрын

Over time steel brake lines can rust through and cause your brake system to stop working properly. In this video I demonstrate replacing one of the brake lines and show the brake line routing for the other 4 front lines. This process is much easier than you might think but does require a few supplies linked below.
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@dragonfly9415 9 ай бұрын

excellent video! just what i was looking for, now to read the old comments from the highly skilled old men on here with any tips and tricks! thank you!

@guntherhartman9561 2 жыл бұрын

Have to say of the videos out there this is exactly what I was looking for! There is the right way to do something and the way it gets done. I have been putting off doing a set on my project and this gave me the motivation to do it I honestly appreciate it!

@peterbach1055 Жыл бұрын

This was the most helpful video I've seen, simple tools and I like the way you work, great video for us average Joe's who don't have all the fancy tools.

@James-vp2jn Ай бұрын

Great video! I just replaced the 3/16 inch line from the front to the rear of my Dakota. 29 bends later and two bubble flares with M10 by 1.0 thread tube nuts only to find the 4Lifetime tubing is magnetic. I bought AGS brand copper nickel from a local parts store and re-bent the line two more times. I bent and flared by copying the line I removed from the truck, then snaked the new line in. The quarter inch line with that ABS unit looks far more complicated.

@hydewhyte4364 3 жыл бұрын

When running the pointy anvil (2nd operation) into the double flare, it's important to not crush it. You want the outside of the flare to be soft and rounded. If it's thin and sharp, you've overdone it and it won't seal well. Personally, I bought the Eastwood flare tool when redoing all the lines on my '85 Parisienne ... and cursed every minute I spent worrying over the $200 price tag. Worth every penny. It's intended to be used in a vice, but you can trap the bottom of it with a large adjustable and use it under the vehicle easily. Perfect flares every time, and no teeth marks to trap crud under the flarenut. My 10 year old cranked out perfect flares first try.

@BS.-.- 3 жыл бұрын

That copper nickle brake line is the way to go. Bends and flares easy and you will never replace another rotted line.

@hydewhyte4364 3 жыл бұрын

It's what the europeans use on all their cars .. no idea why north america is still wasting our time with steel.

@StarHunter28 Жыл бұрын

@@hydewhyte4364 here in the south we've got 70 year old brake lines that look like new lol

@JL_10acres 3 жыл бұрын

I like you got yourself a disinterested helper. Ready to drive when her age allows😀

@jimmyreel3293 7 ай бұрын

Appreciate you taking the time to make this video! Having this same issue on a 2005 GMC sierra and this information was very useful!

@smirkinatu5512 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video.

@cameronforbes2649 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Haven't needed to do this yet, but good info. It's basically a smaller version of a lineset for the Condenser unit.

@connergdaniel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see the avalanche is still alive and workin!

@LoveShackBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I know its a farm truck brother, but you need some new tires ASAP! Great job on the video.

@SSLFamilyDad 3 жыл бұрын

lol, for sure, I have put that off long enough I think

@kylancook3477 3 жыл бұрын

Especially after the trailer tire blew up

@LoveShackBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

@@kylancook3477 how’d I forget that? 🤪

@frankburkett7453 Жыл бұрын

Great video, short and to the point.

@darrylmcleman6456 2 жыл бұрын

Good Stuff!!! CHEERS from westcoast Canada!!!

@IsThatWise 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, your link for the Flare tool goes to Led String Lights. Cheers from England.

@codykeuffer 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video you helped me out so much!

@kylancook3477 3 жыл бұрын

The file is good, find a pointed reamer that will remove the burrs from inside the line. If needed you can cut the old tube and reuse the old fittings if they didn't get wrecked when taking them out. On the caliper bleeder rusted in, I have had fantastic luck getting a good socket on there all the way and try tightening it first, just enough to get it to move then loosen it a small amount and work it back and forth a bunch, then back it all the way out. For some reason going tighter first then loose works better than just loosening... also any rub points that are unavoidable put some rubber hose slit down the side and wrap around the brake line then secure it to prevent rubbing through.

@SSLFamilyDad 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@greensnapper1602 3 жыл бұрын

good job... hope all is well

@robertoolmos1868 Жыл бұрын

Es un video muy bueno muy bien esplicado para los que no sabemos como hacerlo muchas hracias.

@gapperformance 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video thanks!

@davefitzgerald6237 2 ай бұрын

Good vid well done!

@darrensoldan5972 2 жыл бұрын

Great video was going to use copper for my truck but ended up finding out Canada doesn't allow for copper lines as a fix. Doesn't meet standards I guess and won't pass any inspections down the road. Seen the napa website shows the kit but it's unavailable to buy now. Have to go with the pre bent stainless lines now. Quick note on the tubing just need a pencil reamer for the inside for smooth flow when cutting copper as the tubing cutter leaves a bit of a burr behind. Work as a plumber and we have to ream everything.

@markdog3355 Жыл бұрын

Copper brake lines are illegal in most countries. Copper-nickle is legal in most countries, including Canada.

@mariacarolinaperalta1937 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much very helpfull

@ozarkdaredevils Жыл бұрын

Great video , thank you !

@hayzersolar 8 ай бұрын

i have a 1999 silverado and I'm doing this to mine. but i bought the pre bent stainless steel lines. the whole kit was under 100$ and don't have to flare nothing. yes, it is going to be more difficult this way.

@danielsampson6397 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video

@Truthandlight77 3 жыл бұрын

Not a brake job topic, but if you take Off bug spray and paper towel to your headlight lens its will get rid of all that discoloration and yellowing and make them brighter.

@frankburkett7453 Жыл бұрын

wow, really, will have to try that because nothing else short of replacing the whole assembly works

@metrork1 9 ай бұрын

Not master cylinder right or front as stated incorrectly at 2:30. Should been stated as proportion valve right or left. Please use correct terminology. These lines run to the ABS pump located under the trucks cabin on the drivers side of the truck. Thanks for your effort posting this video.

@cmcolfax1 Жыл бұрын

I did all of mine on my 06 Suburban. Used a pre bent Stainless Steel kit. Absolute bear getting them in place. Ya can't lift the bed on the Burb like you can on the Silverado or Sierra.

@JohnMoncrief-ic9hp 4 ай бұрын

you should start with rear pasger

@ezduzit3348 29 күн бұрын

did you use 9/16 or 1/2 fitting?

@chevy6299 3 жыл бұрын

After the snow and cold this is another reason I'm glad we left Michigan.

@SSLFamilyDad 3 жыл бұрын

It really destroys vehicles!

@milo6373 Жыл бұрын

Salty rust belt , winter is hell on ferrous metals... 🤔✌️💪🙏☝️

@dylanmcdonald7765 3 жыл бұрын

Those trucks have horrible problems with brake lines. It is best to replace all the brake lines at once. This is such a problem for 99-07 Chevy/GMC trucks/Avalanche/Tahoes that the dealer makes a pre-bent brake line kit with all the hard lines for your truck and they are coated with a rubberized type coating to prevent this from happening again. The kit is only like $75-$100. I’m an auto technician and I’ve done more of these kits than I can count. But it’s the only way to go because what happens is the minute you replace a line, the pressure just goes to the next weakest link and you end up doing them all anyway.

@kylancook3477 3 жыл бұрын

bingo! doing brake lines is one of my least favorite jobs as a tech...

@SSLFamilyDad 3 жыл бұрын

For sure man, I did 2 at first then 2 more blew and then this one. I think there might be 1 left that I will be doing soon! I am not sure about the pre-bent lines without having a lift, seems like it would be hard to get them installed

@86offroad 3 жыл бұрын

@@SSLFamilyDad this brings back nightmares from my shop days. I have a nice cushy desk job now but did a pile of these lines and also the above mentioned kits. Dorman makes some nice stainless kits but you are right the pre bent kits on these avalanches are not fun to route.

@cmcolfax1 Жыл бұрын

@@SSLFamilyDad The right front is the hardest one to install if you use the pre bent kit. I can't even remember what all I ended up loosening and wiggling out of the way to do mine. But it can be done without a lift. I did them in my driveway on an 06 Z71 Suburban. Biggest thing I did was loosen the body mounts and radiator mounts and wedge pieces of 2x4 between them and the frame to give me room to work.

@Jayfoe-og7pu 10 ай бұрын

I'm having this problem rn 😢😢😢I called like 4 shops they all told me 1100 or so

@roadstar499 2 жыл бұрын

i am wondering if i could just buy a front line that is already bent ? since i don't have fittings ,flare tool or line... line is really rusty.... first time ever i had this happen... thanks again for sharing.

@SSLFamilyDad 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy pre bent but it is expensive and almost impossible to install. Get the flex line and the tool and do it yourself and save a ton. Links in description

@roadstar499 2 жыл бұрын

@@SSLFamilyDad flex line??? who sells it...do you mean braided... i saw one that was 60'' all finished with fittings for $22...not sure thats long enough though... i need to replace one line that connects at master and goes about half way under cab a screws into abs box... thanks...Yes a flex line would be way faster /easier to install for sure..

@Superduty_59 2 жыл бұрын

@@roadstar499 He is referring to nickel copper line as "flex line". It;s flexible enough.

@cmcolfax1 Жыл бұрын

The right front is the hardest one to install if you use the pre bent kit. I can't even remember what all I ended up loosening and wiggling out of the way to do mine. But it can be done. I did them on an 06 Z71 Suburban

@powertoyz Жыл бұрын

So i have to do this job on my 04 silverado ss and its very similar... but right before it goes into the proportioning valve near master cylinder there is a braided section on both lines... i cant find those ones..?

@Michoacan517 10 ай бұрын

What’s the solution? I’m looking at the same question now. Is that braided part needed or can I just cut it out and use copper nickel line from master to abs?

@powertoyz 10 ай бұрын

@Michoacan517 hey man i just ran them from the master without braided. I gave it alittle extra line in case it shifts or anything though. Seems to be fine

@roadstar499 2 жыл бұрын

so the diameter of a 2001 silverado brake line is the same ??? i think it should be..just asking...i actually never did this before...thanks for sharing.

@SSLFamilyDad 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it is, yes

@money4277 2 жыл бұрын

Are the brake line size the same on all Silverado‘s regardless of cab size etc

@SSLFamilyDad 2 жыл бұрын

I believe so, for the 1500 models anyway

@cmcolfax1 Жыл бұрын

Yes. You can buy them all as a kit.

@TheSmagzilla 3 жыл бұрын

Is bezos-mart the only place you shop?

@SSLFamilyDad 3 жыл бұрын

Almost

@jafquist27 Жыл бұрын

All was cool except you said left and right as opposed to driver and passenger. I have no idea which one you call left or right. Real bummer. Makes this video, otherwise very informative, useless to me.

@Truther00 3 ай бұрын

Make America putins again with your trump support 👍🏼

@boydthayer1411 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , I busted a line avoiding a deer and was not confident in doing myself until I got a 1200.00 price tag on job. I’ll enter final results ~ later🦾🦾🦾

@jbr3rd 8 ай бұрын

I'm old, arthritic, slow and hate doing brake work, but saving money is a very motivating factor!