diagram of how to change a brake line

1996 ACURA TL
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RYGALLANT555
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do you have a diagram of how to change a brake line to right rear side. my caliper needs to be change and there is a kink in the line and the brake cylinder will not uncompress anymore
May 9, 2010 at 1:08 AM
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JEREMIAH
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the brake caliper is attached to a rubber brake hose by a 10 mm socket. try removing the calipers bleeder valve before compressing the caliper, that will relieve the fluid pressure and you can check the piston's movement better. bleed the system after replacement and pump the brake pedal before starting the car. Here are videos to help you make your own line or replace the brake flex hose.

https://youtu.be/sO43p4ZFUiM

and

https://youtu.be/1Prs_coIuCg

The process is the same in most cases.
Jun 12, 2010 at 5:30 PM
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JEREMIAH
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by the way, the pistons aren't compressed by just pushing in. it goes in by rotating it clockwise just like a screw. hope that wasn't the problem.
Jun 12, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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