The following pictures are from the installation of stainless steel front brake lines into my 1998 Mustang Cobra.
The stainless steel front brake lines are manufactured by
Baer Racing
and I purchased them from APEX Motorsports.
The following is a step by step description of the process.
Here is a list of tools needed:
11mm Flare Nut Wrench
16mm Socket
10mm Wrench
Ratchet
Torque Wrench
Jack
Jack Stands
Pliers
Dremel or file
1. Here is a picture of the new lines. They are
different for each side. The right side line has a sticker on it with the word
RIGHT printed on the sticker. This kit also comes with the 4 copper crush
washers need for this installation.
2. The first step is to Jack up the front of
the car and remove the wheels. Make sure to use jack stands to hold the car up.
Left Side Brake
Left Side Brake Line
3. The next step is to remove the old line from the hard line at the top. Use the 11mm Flare
Nut Wrench on the hard line side. Once the lines are disconnected, put a vacuum
cap on the hard line to minimize the amount of lost brake fluid, and remove the
clip holding the soft line onto the bracket.
Hard/Soft Brake Line Connection
Covered Hard Line
4. The next step is to remove the line from the back of the caliper by using the 16mm Socket
to unbolt the Banjo bolt.
Brake Line to Caliper
Banjo Bolt
5. Here are a few comparison photos of the new and old line.
