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Install tips for front brake line replacement?

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I’m considering doing a set of RacingBrake front braided brake lines as part of the GT500 front brake upgrade on my ST. I’ve read a few anecdotal mentions of the soft line to hard lines fittings being a real PITA, but I haven’t seen any install tips or even much explanation as to exactly why it’s so difficult. That being said, does anyone have any feedback or input on how to replace the front brake lines?
 

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Have an M10-1.5 threading die on hand and a lot of brake fluid because you’ll likely drain a couple of quarts through while you fight with the fittings.
 

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+1 on the brake fluid! And rags and brake cleaner. Also make sure you don’t let the brake reservoir run dry. Bleeding after a line change is bad enough, you don’t want to bleed the master if you dont have to. My vacuum bleeder has a bottle I install upside down into the reservoir.


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