Removing front brake lines???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tom · 02-16-2003, 06:04 PM

Ok I tried looking in my chiltons and my haynes, and as usual they both suck. Im trying to remove my front brake lines, and they arent budging. They come off the caliper fine, but I cant get it off the frame. Tried it with a 4 sided wrench, wouldnt move. Got fed up thinking I just couldnt move it because of the angle, cut the line, and put a 6point socket on. Im putting so much force on that the truck is lifting up, so I must be missing somthing. I cant get to it from the inside of the frame, so what to do?

75stepside · 02-16-2003, 07:02 PM

from my experience, the front hard-lines are secured to the inside frame-rail underneath the motor mounts and on the front of the frame...

hope this helps

CustomChevy · 02-16-2003, 07:07 PM

these lines can get "frozen" over time. have to remove nut from inside of frame rail. the "bolt" is actually a square fit on the frame.
this will remove the entire brake line from the frame. also, try using "Liquid Wrench". let it soak in and tap the metal a few times. Then try to remove the nut again. hope this helps!

**swervin ervin** · 02-16-2003, 07:11 PM

As stated, the brake line fits in a hole in the frame. It is held on by a nut from inside the frame. Remove the nut, and the line will fall out.

Tom · 02-16-2003, 08:22 PM

thanks guys, I got it. Didnt notice that was a nut when looking before

02-16-2003, 06:04 PM	#1
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Removing front brake lines???? Ok I tried looking in my chiltons and my haynes, and as usual they both suck. Im trying to remove my front brake lines, and they arent budging. They come off the caliper fine, but I cant get it off the frame. Tried it with a 4 sided wrench, wouldnt move. Got fed up thinking I just couldnt move it because of the angle, cut the line, and put a 6point socket on. Im putting so much force on that the truck is lifting up, so I must be missing somthing. I cant get to it from the inside of the frame, so what to do? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-16-2003, 07:11 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	As stated, the brake line fits in a hole in the frame. It is held on by a nut from inside the frame. Remove the nut, and the line will fall out. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-16-2003, 08:22 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	thanks guys, I got it. Didnt notice that was a nut when looking before __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-16-2003, 07:02 PM	#2
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	from my experience, the front hard-lines are secured to the inside frame-rail underneath the motor mounts and on the front of the frame... hope this helps

02-16-2003, 07:07 PM	#3
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	these lines can get "frozen" over time. have to remove nut from inside of frame rail. the "bolt" is actually a square fit on the frame. this will remove the entire brake line from the frame. also, try using "Liquid Wrench". let it soak in and tap the metal a few times. Then try to remove the nut again. hope this helps!



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