How To Replace Brake Hoses -EricTheCarGuy

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10 жыл бұрын

Yes, you heard right. I hope to take the Fairmont to the track soon and I'll need to pass inspection to make a pass down the track. Given that I had brake hoses that were dry rotted and cracked, I decided to replace them in this video. This process will work for more than just my Fairmont, it's a pretty basic operation that will apply to most vehicles. Just be sure to work quickly to avoid running the master cylinder dry. Other than that, have the correct tools handy and I'm sure you'll have it done in no time.
For those of you astute viewers that noticed the 'creaking' noise coming from the right front caliper, that's you're next video. When it goes live, I'll post a link here.
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@lHASANl 10 жыл бұрын

Haha, You know a Car is Old when the Master Reservoir is made out of Cast Iron! Lol

@skeggjoldgunnr3167 7 жыл бұрын

We probably shouldn't try so hard to prevent leakage of brake fluid. The brake fluid in the line near the cylinder / caliper is the part that cooks and has taken damage. Whats a dollar or two in replacement fluid as long as we're in there anyway?

@tremayne3 3 жыл бұрын

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@jontigtree 7 жыл бұрын

There are a couple of things that could have been done to minimise any fluid loss. Firstly depress the brake pedal a couple of inches and have it stay there by wedging a long pry bar on the pedal and the handle of the pry bar against the front of the drivers seat. This will completely stop any fluid loss. Also I would have clamped the flexible hose half way down and then cut through the brake hose beneath the clamp and then it's possible to get a ring spanner on the pipe and this will make it easier to undo and no fluid would be lost.

@KekeeBlack Жыл бұрын

It's not the end of the world if the brake fluid runs out. Just get a $6 20ft long clear tube at Home Depot and run it from the (open) bleeder to the master cylinder. Keep topping it off as you pump the brakes and fill the tube up, then when the tube is full, pump slowly till you see no more bubbles in the tube. Make sure the tube doesn't twist and retighten the bleeder or you'll waste a lot of time haha. I did this on my truck and the brakes feel so much better than before. Oh and make sure you give enough time before lifting your foot for the bubbles to rise up in the master cylinder or you can put the air back into the system.

@chyrice3787 4 жыл бұрын

I have to watch what u see on some videos. One video said to pinch off ur hose while working on the brakes, Not!!!! It costed me more money!!!!. Anyhow,,, good video

@pastorfuzz367 7 жыл бұрын

With your and Chris Fix's helpful videos I haven't spent a dime($) at a garage. Thanks.

@VinzofTay30 6 жыл бұрын

That Master cylinder could outlive your life span!

@sunnyvoid7206

Did you know this WHOLE video my differ based on vehicle?

@DRLAPPER 8 жыл бұрын

Well let me put the new hose on and see if the leak stops . I had to put the old hose back on because I couldn't find the right new one until I had to go to the GMC dealer.

@JustinCrediblename 9 жыл бұрын

Does anybody remember the days of working on vehicles BEFORE youtube?

@wtfhellas 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly thank you on behalf of a lot of people out there im sure.

@paulo1149 2 жыл бұрын

The close-ups of the upper connection were exactly what I needed to see. Thanks man.

@ddd228 8 жыл бұрын

Eric,you forgot to mention a very important tip:If you hold the brake pedal down about 1/3 of the way with a pedal depressor,or similar, the fluid will NOT leak out during the procedure. The master cylinder pistons will close the compensation ports so there will be NO fluid loss.(Pull the brake light fuse.)

@hbohanan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so thorough. It really helps! I feel much more confident in fixing my own brake line in my Kia Sedona. It was interesting to see how you bleed the brakes. Im not normally mechanically inclined so this is a real learning process.

@davidcanterDC 10 жыл бұрын

Eric is all about "the flow." Your awesome Eric. Love these videos.

@aaronmiller8625 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you mention it later in the video or if it's already been pointed out, but it would be a good idea to check the master cylinder fluid level between lines to make sure it didn't drain too low and allow air into the master cylinder side of the system. Great video, very helpful! Thanks again, Eric.

@Disruptedgarage 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great videos!

@radconserv68 9 жыл бұрын

You are da bomb EricTheCarGuy!! Thank you so much for presenting it in a simple way. And thanks for making this video.

@warrenmorphis4208 4 жыл бұрын

Man......You are a Godsend! Your help has saved me a ridiculous amount of money, for the cost of hand cleaner :) I've done repairs I NEVER would have tackled before seeing your videos. You are straight to-the-point...clear, and don't waste time with unnecessary blather. I hope folks appreciate you as much as I do. Thanks so much !!!