Hey everyone, I need a bit of help and was hoping that you guys could help.

I have a 96 accord that needs to have its fuel and brake lines replaced. The brake lines are no problem, and the return and vapor fuel lines seem like they are simple flare connectors and clamps. However, I've been told that the supply fuel line has a fancy connector that is unable to be recreated and it isn't a simple flared line like the other 4 lines.

If that's the case, how would I go about replacing the supply line? Also, any clarification on the other two fuel lines would be greatly appreciated as well, thanks!

 

I think you would have to simply get it from the dealership if no one else has it.

 

The thing that makes this so complicated is that the supply line for 5th gens has been discontinued according to my local dealership. Therefore, I need an alternative connection method or a way to just buy the connector separate from the line. I wish this was simpler

 

Ok, I see. Sounds like you might have to get the old one off, cut off the ends so you have the connectors, and barb it into a new set of lines.

 

Is there a way to put the connector on a brand new stainless steel line? That's what I would like to do ideally. Or better yet, is there a generic fuel line to hose connector that I could instead?

 

I think for that you would need to take it to a welding shop and have them weld it together for you. I don't know of a barb or sharkbite kit that would work in this case.

 

All you need is the old fitting, some steel fuel line and a tube flaring tool. If you don't have one, or don't want to buy one for one time use, go to a local mechanic. Specifically one that doesn't deal with just OEM part swapping (dealerships). Any competent mechanic should have a tube flare kit, hard line and fittings to match what you need.

Take your old line into them and they can match it.

 

So a mechanic will have the fitting that can attach the hardline to the rubber hose near the pump?

 

My '99 Accord also needed brake and fuel lines. I don't have any of the tools (or experience) to install and or make new lines. The national chain repair shop down the street repaired them by making them at the shop. Of course it cost a lot more than a DIY job, but I was glad they were able to do it.

 

I'm wondering how much to expect a shop to charge for a job like this. The local shop I called told me that since it's "not in the book" they couldn't quote me anything. That it would be billed by the hour. Am I looking at a 3 hour job? Or a 10 hour job?

 

In 2019 a national repair chain replaced both my brake and fuel lines (see my 3-16-21 post). In both cases they were made on site. The type of metal used according to them is a lot better than what the OEM was. Don't recall exactly - nickel something. The fuel lines were $680. As for time required I don't know. I'd assume in my case since the lines had to be bent and cut to fit, the labor was longer than having replacements available.

 

Thank you for that. Just to be clear, that $680 was total? Lines fabricated and installed? Or, is that what they charged to fabricate the lines, then had an additional install charge. Sorry if I'm sounding dense. I just want to make sure i understand.

 

You're welcome, surprisingly the total was $679.52. While not apples-apples, my brother in law's pickup truck was close to $2k if I recall correctly. That's a very good question since I expected the cost to be much more, over $1k at least.

 

I imagine that is due to the size of the lines and what else goes in to it. I remember having a Subaru that needed completly new brake lines run, and they charged me v about $600 because those appearantly run through the frame and they had to take out the back seat to run them. So, extra time and energy. I'm just trying to price out my options. Since, I have no luck getting decent lines off a junker. The part that really sucks is that there's another yard that has what I need already pulled. But, because of the size of the lines, they cannot be shipped.

 

Jeez, I wouldn't think removing a back seat would be involved with replacing brake lines! I've also had Subarus before. Thankfully I never need spark plugs replaced, you owning one would know what I mean. The shop that need both line replacements for me was Meineke. I don't know if they all would make their own brake and fuel lines. The reason I used them was I had been taking the company van there for routine maintenance and got to know them, plus they're close. Hopefully you'll have a shop nearby that specializes in making brake lines. Maybe it's common where I am because the chemicals used on the road in winter to melt ice and snow can cause rust.

 

Hello all,
I hope this is OK to post here after such a hiatus. But, I have another question that I haven't been able to find an answer to. I know the 6th gen stuff won't fit the 5th gen. But, what about other models? Hear me out. I know a lot of various parts work. I.e. suspension from an EX and so on. But, what I specifically want is to find out if I could use fuel lines from a sedan for a coupe? Like, are they the same size? I imagine not. But, it's good to have confirmation. If so, at the minimum, knowing the set up is basically the same will help in widening my future searches for answers ABC
and parts. Lol

 

I think this would have helped earlier- hope it helps now. After years of PennDOT road salt, we had to replace the whole smash (fuel and brake lines) in my son's 94 LX. We found a 95 EX in the local salvage yard and after studying the parts diagrams on HondaPartsNow for both years, they looked close enough (they may have even had the same part number). We pulled them all, and I think it cost us $7, including all of the fasteners. As a bonus, the removal was a great dry run for the installation. there were some slight differences in the clips, but nothing of consequence- it all fit perfectly. As an aside, the brake lines on the 94 run over the fuel tank (which also had to be replaced).

You may run into an issue going from sedan to coupe with fuel and rear brake lines. But here are a couple cheap/free ways to figure it out. Hope this helps.