I noticed my brake lines are getting corroded. While they don't appear to be leaking, I would like to replace them before winter. I see lots of info on replacing flexible lines and short steel segments at the wheel, and some information about replacing and forming the long lines underneath, but nothing about what to do between the time of removing the old long lines and installing the new ones. To form the new line in the correct shape, I would have to remove the old ones first, but then, do you have to somehow cap the lines to prevent damage to the master cylinder? Do people customarily remove all lines, form them and replace them all at once? Or do they do one at a time and bleed after each one? Do people work top to bottom--doing the lines under the hood first? I figure I will use the nickel-copper line... though, under the hood, would it be better to go with steel? I could probably get by with not replacing those, but they have some corrosion, too. Thanks for whatever tips you may have.

 

Does anyone know if the fittings on all the hard lines (under the car, under the hood, at the wheels) are the same for 1995 Accord EX? I read that 10mmx1.0 males fittings are used with 3/16" line, and wanted to know if there were any exceptions (excluding if someone modified the original). Looks like I would need 22 such fittings to do all the hard lines, based on Honda parts picture. Are any of the lines too difficult for a first timer? I figured I would use the NiCopp tubing; wondering if there's any downsides--everything I've read is good so far.

Also, does anyone know what should be used for the fuel line? I read 3/8. I get the impression NiCopp can't be used for that. Not sure of the fittings. If anyone has any tips and experience, preference of tools, or whatever, I'd love to hear it.

I'd like to order parts, soon, so I can work replace lines before winter. I do plan to buy extra line just for practice. Thanks!

 

I have done a couple, They are all ganged together so when I messed with one they all started to leak, I used those green ones for the brake lines and steel for the fuel, return and evap lines,
I believe they are available from majestic if you want to go that route but it adds up.