[s-cars] SS brake line conversion (update)

[Sean Douglas]

Harold:

Yes, the 11mm is supposed to spin, yours is likely rusted on the line. Spray 
some Wurth Rost-off or PB Blaster and let it soak. Be careful when you try to 
turn it as it you may snap the hardline (BTDT).

You may find that the reason it is leaking is because rust has created a 
pinhole in the line.

Also, the flexible line should be straight and not twisted as you have it. 
This is why the 11 mm nut spins, so you can install the flex line without 
twisting.

Sean Douglas


Quoting Harold McComas <HaroldMcComas at comcast.net>:

> Seems I have rear line leak. Is 11mm nut  on the hard brake line (rear) 
> supposed to rotate? Mine doesn't, so I held that nut and spun/tightened the 
> SS line to the hard line. Then spun the rear caliper to attach to the other 
> end of the SS line.
> 
> Seems to me like the nut on the hard line it the one you should be 
> tightening with would inturn compress the spring clip putting tension on the
> 
> fitting to prevent loosening. Am I off base here or anyone of the more 
> seasoned members could chime in I would greatly appreciate it.
> 
> Harold M
> Manchester, NH
> 
> >> From: "Harold McComas" <HaroldMcComas at comcast.net>
> >> Subject: [s-cars] SS brake line conversion
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> >> I did the Big Red conversion on my 96 S6 this weekend with my bro-in-law
> >> ('89 325is owner). I used the SS lines from Stoptech. My bro-in-law
> >> commented how it would have gone easier if one end was a swivel fitting 
> >> like
> >> he has on his BMW.  We ran the rear lines and kept them mostly straight 
> >> but
> >> when we installed the caliper, the rear lines have a slight "s" to them 
> >> and
> >> was wondering is that typical of SS lines ( the  inflexibility part) or
> >> should I be thinking about another kit possibly? Best one to go with?
> >>
> >> I don't remember it being such a pain back when I had SS lines on my old 
> >> '85
> >> GTI. But they were non DOT approved without the vinyl coating.
> >>
> >> Harold M
> >> Manchester, NH
> >> 96 S6
> > 
> 
> 
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