Unclejunebug

Can anyone explain the process for removing brake lines from rear calipers? I've searched through the forum and haven't found any info specific to the brake lines themselves. I'm going to do a rear caliper repair and I'll need to remove the brake line from the caliper in order to do it. Do I need to do anything specific in order to remove the line without having brake fluid spill all over the place? Or is this not a concern? Thanks!

2002 GLE

NmexMAX

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While removing calipers/brake lines, you're going to have a spill.

But yeah, just remove the line and the caliper comes off, assuming you're unbolted it from the hub assembly. It's self explanatory when you get in there.

Remember to bleed 'em when you install the new one.

Unclejunebug

Ok, so I don't have to clamp the line or anything like that? Just remove it and call it good? I wasn't sure if there was enough pressure in the lines to cause the fluid to squirt out until it was all drained but it sounds like that's not the case (assuming no one is pressing the pedal). So I'll just be prepared for a little spillage but nothing major. Thanks!

knight_yyz

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you'll have to disconnect the ebrake cable as well, other than that just point the line upwards to fight gravity or the fluid will keep oozing out when it is disconnected. 10mm flare wrench to get the line off

sontakke

No, you need to clamp the line. At least that is how my mechanic did it.

StevieB

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I expect to make a mess when I disconnect the brake line, and manipulating the copper washers/brakeline to reconnect usually results in more spillage..I keep pieces of rubber fuel line handy to slip in the end of the brake line to stem the flow, until I'm ready to reconnect, and always lay newspaper down to collect the drip. I've seen line clamps for sale, but never used as I'm concerned it might weaken the brakeline hose. Also, as you probably already know, brake fluid makes excellent paint remover, so immediately wipe up any if you get it on your paint.

DennisMik

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If you clamp the line, you risk damaging the line, so don't do that.