4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) Visit the 4th Generation forum to ask specific questions or find out more about the 4th Generation Maxima.

SS brake lines

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 12:28 PM
  #1  
MaxGordon7's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,193
From: SE Wisconsin
SS brake lines

I tried to change the brake lines my self, but only seem to be rounding off the bolt into the stock lines. Im guessing the winter wisconsin has made them rust. Every shop ive call said they cant do it! I'm like what if i had a hole in one of my lines and they tell me they can only use there parts. I know you need a line wrench, ill try and soak one with rust remover. I was thinking of getting some heat there but afraid i might just melt the stock rubber lines.
HELP! anyone in my area or a drive away that could help PM me.
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 12:35 PM
  #2  
aznsap's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (29)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,135
Is this the front line that you're talkin about? Those are definitely tougher than the rears. I actually think nissan put some locktite or similar compound in that part. At any rate, I rounded off my bolt as well, but eventually got it off using locking pliers or vise grips. My suggestion is you try clamping those down hard and give 'em a good yank.
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 12:47 PM
  #3  
MaxGordon7's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,193
From: SE Wisconsin
Just clamp down and turn turn turn i gotta ya :0)
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 05:56 PM
  #4  
matty's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (54)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 10,163
From: Northern Jersey
Originally Posted by MaxGordon7
I tried to change the brake lines my self, but only seem to be rounding off the bolt into the stock lines. Im guessing the winter wisconsin has made them rust. Every shop ive call said they cant do it! I'm like what if i had a hole in one of my lines and they tell me they can only use there parts. I know you need a line wrench, ill try and soak one with rust remover. I was thinking of getting some heat there but afraid i might just melt the stock rubber lines.
HELP! anyone in my area or a drive away that could help PM me.
I just did mine..

Use Vise grips on the bottom of the line where it meets the metal part and take a 10mm open ended wrench and loosen the metal part..IT will go, Trust me
The Vise Grips are used to keep the rubber line from moving...twist one, one way, and the 10mm open ended the other....

-matt
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BPuff57
Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
33
Apr 16, 2020 05:15 AM
My Coffee
New Member Introductions
15
Jun 6, 2017 02:01 PM
leatherneck
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
1
Sep 30, 2015 09:16 PM
HerpDerp1919
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
2
Sep 29, 2015 02:02 PM
Socalstillen
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
1
Sep 26, 2015 12:01 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:39 PM.