Steeda Stainless Braided Brake Lines
Installation guide*
Parts required:
Steeda P/N 475-SBH6101 - Stainless Braided Brake Lines
Included: Four brake lines, eight copper crush washers
Zip ties
Tools required:
13mm open ended wrench
10mm socket+ratchet (or box end as used in this writeup)
Torque wrench + 13mm socket capable of 60 lb-ft
Diagonal cutters
Pick set
Needle nose pliers
Safety glasses
Latex/nitrle gloves
Vehicle pre-condition:
Vehicle securely and safely raised off the ground
Wheels removed
Removal
Step one:
Use your 13mm open ended wrench to remove the rubber flex line from the hard line.
Step 2
Use your 10mm wrench (or socket) to remove the fender mount
Step 3
Use your 10mm wrench (or socket) to remove the shock mount
Step 4
Carefully pull the brake line free from the wheel sensor wire harness
Step 5
Use your 13mm socket to remove the banjo bolt from the brake caliper and remove the line from the vehicle
Step 6
This step is the trickiest part of this whole process. Use either the pick or the pliers to lift the first copper crush washer far enough to clip it with the diagonal cutters. Pull the banjo bolt from the line. Use the pliers or pick to break the second washer free. Once free, this washer should come off the bolt without cutting.
Installation
Step one
Place the first washer on the banjo bolt. Insert the banjo bolt into the line end. place the second washer on the bolt. (Insure the mating surfaces of the washers, line ends and caliper are free of debris as this could prevent a proper seal once installed.)
Step 2
Route the new brake line in a fashion the will not rub or chaff.* Consider the complete lock to lock travel of the steering, the complete up and down travel of the suspension, and the placement of the wheel and tire.* Use the 13m socket and ratchet to install the banjo bolt into the caliper. Torque to 60 lb-ft*
Step 3
Install the new line to the hard line. Do not completely tighten until you have reinstalled the mount bracket.
(pic from old line)
Step 4
Use your 10mm wrench or socket to install the body mount bracket and complete tightening of the hard line.
(pic from old line)
Step 5
Use zip ties to LOOSELY secure the wheel speed harness to the brake line in such a fashion that will prevent it from catching road debris or rubbing and chaffing on vehicle components.* Consider the complete lock to lock travel of the steering, the complete up and down travel of the suspension, and the placement of the wheel and tire.*
Installation guide*
Parts required:
Steeda P/N 475-SBH6101 - Stainless Braided Brake Lines
Included: Four brake lines, eight copper crush washers
Zip ties
Tools required:
13mm open ended wrench
10mm socket+ratchet (or box end as used in this writeup)
Torque wrench + 13mm socket capable of 60 lb-ft
Diagonal cutters
Pick set
Needle nose pliers
Safety glasses
Latex/nitrle gloves
Vehicle pre-condition:
Vehicle securely and safely raised off the ground
Wheels removed
Removal
Step one:
Use your 13mm open ended wrench to remove the rubber flex line from the hard line.
Step 2
Use your 10mm wrench (or socket) to remove the fender mount
Step 3
Use your 10mm wrench (or socket) to remove the shock mount
Step 4
Carefully pull the brake line free from the wheel sensor wire harness
Step 5
Use your 13mm socket to remove the banjo bolt from the brake caliper and remove the line from the vehicle
Step 6
This step is the trickiest part of this whole process. Use either the pick or the pliers to lift the first copper crush washer far enough to clip it with the diagonal cutters. Pull the banjo bolt from the line. Use the pliers or pick to break the second washer free. Once free, this washer should come off the bolt without cutting.
Installation
Step one
Place the first washer on the banjo bolt. Insert the banjo bolt into the line end. place the second washer on the bolt. (Insure the mating surfaces of the washers, line ends and caliper are free of debris as this could prevent a proper seal once installed.)
Step 2
Route the new brake line in a fashion the will not rub or chaff.* Consider the complete lock to lock travel of the steering, the complete up and down travel of the suspension, and the placement of the wheel and tire.* Use the 13m socket and ratchet to install the banjo bolt into the caliper. Torque to 60 lb-ft*
Step 3
Install the new line to the hard line. Do not completely tighten until you have reinstalled the mount bracket.
(pic from old line)
Step 4
Use your 10mm wrench or socket to install the body mount bracket and complete tightening of the hard line.
(pic from old line)
Step 5
Use zip ties to LOOSELY secure the wheel speed harness to the brake line in such a fashion that will prevent it from catching road debris or rubbing and chaffing on vehicle components.* Consider the complete lock to lock travel of the steering, the complete up and down travel of the suspension, and the placement of the wheel and tire.*
*This writeup, in its entirety, should be considered a suggestive guide based on my opinion. Torque values and line placement are up to the end user.
Keep in mind that your brakes are the single most important safety item on your vehicle. Take your time and do it right the first time. Be sure to follow up your work after a test drive to look for leaks, rubbing and general serviceability. Be sure to bleed your brake system before reinstallation of your wheels and down-jacking.
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