What tools do I need for a brake flex line replacement project

[Rich Gas]

Ooooooooo...slap him.....slap him hard!!!

[Ronnie's.930]

^^^

Rich, if I do that, then Bob will think that Santa got here early!

[Rich Gas]

Oh yeah...Santa's little helper! On Rudolph!!! On Prancer...

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Rich Gas

Ooooooooo...slap him.....slap him hard!!!

Ronnie was correct. I missed the M491 reference. He needed to be the big daddy. He deserved it.

I do not play these strange sexual reference games. I don't think like that.

FWIW, Here's Rich with his special mask thinking "Hell yes"..............

[Ronnie's.930]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Here's Rich with his special mask thinking "Hell yes"..............

Even though that pic is a still, I can see Rich's haunches quivering as if an earthquake was taking place!

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

I do not play these strange sexual reference games. I don't think like that.

Fixed - you're welcome, Bob!

[jlex]

PB Blaster applied 2 or 3 times a day or so before you begin...

[wgirardot]

Originally Posted by RFP

I'm probably search-challenged, but I'm having a hard time finding a comprehensive list of tools that I will need to replace all four flexible brake lines on my '87 factory turbo look coupe. Could someone help a brother with a specific roll-call of what I will need? I have the hoses (ATE) on the way from our host, other than that, I'm at square one.

Many thanks, and happy holidays to all!

Rob

boxwrenches, boxwrenches, boxwrenches. Also hit the connections with PB blaster first

[Joe Bob]

If you are DIY self type Porsche guy, you should have a full set of tools. Then you use what fits. If the DAPO rounded off the connections, the vise grip is the smartest fall back. As is PB blaster, a MAPP torch, cheater bar, sawzall and any other grunt, grunt device.

I also include band-aids, beer and a helper in case the car falls on you. The helper can also make a beer run whilst you scratch yer haid and do the WTF look.

[CCM911]

The 11mm flare wrench is the only specialty tool you will need.

The first time I changed mine it took me like five hours. The second time, I did it in about an hour, while having a conversation with a friend.

Do NOT remove the calipers! Why would you want them to be moving around when you are trying to remove the lines? My calipers were off the second time, and then I had to re-align the hard lines when I mounted them back up. Not the end of the world, but a second step nonetheless.

Just take your time, and have fun.

[RFP]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

<<< snip >>> you should have a full set of tools.

I "should" be rich and good looking, too... so it goes

[Joe Bob]

Originally Posted by RFP

I "should" be rich and good looking, too... so it goes

Craftsman metric set. Sears is hitting a low point and are closing stores all over the country, find a good sale or coupon online. Buying individual tools is expensive. Harbor Freight is also a good place.

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

19mm socket and wrench for lug nuts.
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Originally Posted by mreid

You dudes forgot to tell him to get a lug wrench for the wheels. You're slipping...

Ehem...

[gomezoneill]

Wow 32 posts for flex line replacement? I've seen less for transmission overhaul. Merry Christmas Pelicans great board, very helpful.

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by gomezoneill

Wow 32 posts for flex line replacement? I've seen less for transmission overhaul. Merry Christmas Pelicans great board, very helpful.

We had a 4 page thread a while ago about removing the steering wheel.

No, really! It just kept going and going and going...

[mreid]

Yeah, but can you do it without smashing yourself in the face?!

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

Ehem...

BAM. 19MM. Gots it covered.

Nice job.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by mreid

Yeah, but can you do it without smashing yourself in the face?!

You are setting this place on fire, Bro.

I like it. Plus the jokes are better than Joe Bob's.

[mreid]

Just doing my part to keep the brotherhood alive..

..and then pesky Pazuzu comes along and f's it all up.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by mreid

Just doing my part to keep the brotherhood alive..

..and then pesky Pazuzu comes along and f's it all up.

He is pesky. I'll speak with him offline.

That whole 19MM socket thing, although he did mention it well before you beat our batch asses to death for not, is probably a point I will bring up with him.

Seriously, happy holidays to all.

[mreid]

Btw, either your advice to Obama sucks or he's not a good listener. Given its Christmas, I'll go with the later. Step it up in 2016, okay? We're all depending on you.