Aussie Frontier
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Have just finished installing some new Flexible Brake lines and the job was easier than I thought it would be
this is what I installed
from here
http://au-shop.safebrake.com.au/product.php?id_product=785
Basically for the rear it was remove the 10mm swage nut from the existing line , remove the retainer clip, install the new line, replace the clip and tighten the 10mm nut again
Front was same on the top side and on the bottom it was under the banjo bolt and install the new line with new bolt and copper washers.
Brake bleeding was easier than expected and i did it by myself. Bought a cheap "one mane brake bleeder" from Repco and followed the instructions. Loosen the bleeder about a turn , connect the bleeder tube and then pump the brake pedal by hand being careful not to push too hard or too far.
Used about a bottle and a half of Penrite Dot4 Brake fluid .
Tools required
10mm pipe spanner ( for the brake lines )
10mm ring spanner ( for the bleeder nipples )
12mm spanner ( for the factory banjo fitting bolts )
14mm spanner (for the new banjo fitting bolts )
End result
My seat driven BakeOmeter says about a 30% better feeling pedal to the point i can get the ABS a thumping without trying too hard so way way better feeling pedal
Front are same left and right
Rear Drivers side
Rear Passengers side
Conclusion
Bang for buck this is a great upgrade and apart from having a few minor leaks that easily nipped up and stopped it was an easy enough job to do at home .Total time about 3 hours but I was cleaning up as I went
Feel free to ask questions as I am bound to have forgotten something lol
this is what I installed
from here
http://au-shop.safebrake.com.au/product.php?id_product=785
Basically for the rear it was remove the 10mm swage nut from the existing line , remove the retainer clip, install the new line, replace the clip and tighten the 10mm nut again
Front was same on the top side and on the bottom it was under the banjo bolt and install the new line with new bolt and copper washers.
Brake bleeding was easier than expected and i did it by myself. Bought a cheap "one mane brake bleeder" from Repco and followed the instructions. Loosen the bleeder about a turn , connect the bleeder tube and then pump the brake pedal by hand being careful not to push too hard or too far.
Used about a bottle and a half of Penrite Dot4 Brake fluid .
Tools required
10mm pipe spanner ( for the brake lines )
10mm ring spanner ( for the bleeder nipples )
12mm spanner ( for the factory banjo fitting bolts )
14mm spanner (for the new banjo fitting bolts )
End result
My seat driven BakeOmeter says about a 30% better feeling pedal to the point i can get the ABS a thumping without trying too hard so way way better feeling pedal
Front are same left and right
Rear Drivers side
Rear Passengers side
Conclusion
Bang for buck this is a great upgrade and apart from having a few minor leaks that easily nipped up and stopped it was an easy enough job to do at home .Total time about 3 hours but I was cleaning up as I went
Feel free to ask questions as I am bound to have forgotten something lol
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