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Brake line replacement

7.9K views 11 replies 7 participants last post by  Roush  
#1 ·
So I was changing the D/S Front upper control arm today and whilst trying to get one the bolts out I managed to bend one of the hard brake lines a little further than it wanted to go. Since I was already going to swap out one I decided I would just replace all of them. My question to my esteemed peers on this forum is how much pain should I be looking forward to in replacing these? Any and all information will be greatly appreciated. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.


Also, would Harbor Freight brake line wrenches suffice for this job or should I get some "better brand" wrenches?
 
#4 ·
I replaced all brake lines and hoses on a 2010 4x4 extended cab titan recently.By the time I finished and bled the system I had over 10 hours tied up in the job.The rusted condition of the chassis added many headaches and made the time spent increase a lot.This is not a job for the faint of heart.The lines that run front to rear along the left side frame rail are almost impossible to do.A real P.I.T.A.Be well prepared for a long frustrating ordeal.
 
#6 ·
I don't know if you can buy the premade lines from Nissan or not.I made and flared the lines myself.The lines at the ABS unit under the hood are bubble flare while the lines at the 4 port brass distribution block are standard double flare.You must remove tire,inner plastic fender,and mudflap to gain access to lines.
 
#7 ·
If they are a pain to run in some spots, just run new lines next to them or in an alternate route. As long as you secure them well, and they wont get hooked by something, you can run them however you want.

If there are loops in them though, replicate the loops. They are for expansion
 
#10 ·
Anyone familiar with replacing rear brake hard line/s on 05 titan?
1. Is it one or 2 lines?
2. Do they have to be made up or can they be bought from Dealer or aftermarket?
3. Is it a difficult project? (my wrench skills are somewhat limited).
Thank you.
 
#11 ·
I just had my rear two lines replaced due to corrosion, and my local shop charged $200 for the replacement. I'm not sure if he custom bent or used factory lines. Factory lines are available online the last time I looked.