Brake Line Removal & Replacement

  • Tools Required

    • Breaker Bar
    • 17MM Socket
    • 11MM Wrench
    • 8MM Socket

  • Loosen Lug Nuts and Lift Vehicle

    Loosen the torque from the lug nuts, but do not remove them. Once loosened, lift the vehicle off of the ground, so the wheels are suspended freely in the air.

  • Remove Wheel

    Remove the wheel by removing the 5 lug nuts holding it into place.

  • *RECOMMENDED

    It's recommended to drain the old brake fluid in the brake reservoir, so new fluid can be added after the fact. Draining the reservoir will also minimize fluid spillage during brake line replacement.

  • Loosen Brake Line

    Using a 11MM wrench loosen the brake line retention nut. To avoid bending or braking the fluid feed line, firmly hold the other end in place so tension is not being placed against the thin metal line.

  • Detach Brake line

    With the retention nut fully loosened full the brake line connection from the fluid feed line flange. Be careful not to bend the lower metal line.

  • Detach Rubber Grommet

    Detach the rubber grommet on the brake line from the strut support bracket.

  • Loosen Bottom Retention Nut

    Using a 11MM wrench, loosen the bottom retention nut that connects the brake line to the caliper.

  • Discard Old Brake Line

    With the old brake line removed simply discard it.

  • *NOTE

    Attach the new brake line to the caliper first- this is needed since the entire line has to spin to connect to the bottom point.

  • Route New Brake Line

    Route the new brake line behind the strut assembly, not in front.

  • Reattach Brake Line

    Reattach the brake line by fitting the vehicle fluid line flange back into the brake line and tightening the 11MM retention nut.

  • Torque Brake Line

    Torque down the 11MM retention nut to the new brake line. The brake line will need to be crossheld in place while the 18 ft-Ib torque is being applied to the lower nut.

  • Attach Rubber Grommet

    Attach the brake line rubber grommet to the strut bracket by sliding it into place until snug.

  • *NOTE

    Repeat this process to replace the other affected brake lines.

  • Fill Brake Fluid

    With the new brake line in place, refill the brake system with approved DOT 4 brake fluid- click here for our recommendation.

  • *WARNING

    Bleeding the brake system is required after removing any brake lines. All four calipers will need to be bled before the vehicle can be safety driven. Read our brake bleeding guide below to do this properly.

    Brake Bleed Procedure Guide

  • DIY Complete!

    Good job replacing your brake lines and bleeding your brake fluid! Keep an eye on your brake fluid level to ensure it doesn't need to be topped up.