Brake Line Repair: Notes
Only double wall 4.75 mm (3/16") steel tubing with correct tube nuts are to be used for replacement of a hydraulic brake tube. Care should be taken when repairing brake tubing. Ensure proper bending and flaring tools and procedures are used, to avoid kinking. DO NOT route tubes against sharp edges, moving components or into hot areas. All tubes should be properly attached with recommended retaining clips.
NOTE:
Place tube nut on tubing before flaring the tubing.
Using Tubing Cutter (Special Tool C-3478-A) or equivalent, cut off damaged seat or tubing. See Fig 1 . Ream out any burrs or rough edges showing on inside of tubing. See Figure . This will make ends of tubing square and ensure better seating of flared end tubing.