CHEVY TAHOE REAR RUSTED BRAKE LINE REPLACEMENT

CHEVY TAHOE REAR RUSTED BRAKE LINE REPLACEMENT, HOW TO REMOVE A RUSTED BRAKE LINE, HOW TO INSTALL A BRAKE LINE

[@RIDEMOR]

Just did this rear intermediate line on a 2000 Tahoe.Was way easier than most of these videos make it out to be.The hardest part was gettin the old line out.The one hiccup I had was reinstalling the clip on the back where the hard line meets the flex line from the diff.I had to loosen the fitting and re clock it so it would lock into the bracket.I just hooked up a hose and pumped fluid into a jar before I connected it.The small hand held vac pumps work fine for the bleeding.One tip is to make sure your bleeders are good before you proceed.Mine we’re clogged tight.No problem with the tank in and no loosening any body mounts. Great video and thanks for the help…

[@chewy98ta28]

You do not have to drop the gas tank to run the line from the ABS to the rear end. Remove the wheel well and get the old line out in pieces while opening up the snaps. Once that's off take two four foot length nickel copper lines and put them together. Bend one end to a hook so it will go in the ABS, tape both ends to keep them clean. Snake the line through from the ABS side and push/pull to the rear little by little. The nickel copper lines are flexible enough that it's like a stiff rope so it goes through without too much interference. I had more trouble getting the spare tire off. Just about when you have the line in place ready to attach it will start raining and you can take a lunch like I'm on now. Would have been nice if I had blocked the brake pedal and I could avoid bleeding the whole system so don't forget that when you cut the line near the ABS like someone else commented.

[@chewy98ta28]

Didn't have to bleed the whole system so lucked out there. Just bled out the rear brakes and everything is good. Also you might want to remove the male end of the line that goes in the ABS and put it on the new line before you hook it if it's in good shape and you don't want to use the adapter. I used the adapter cause that was the only line I'm planning on doing while I have it.

[@Loudlevin]

This channel is gold for anyone that owns a 99-07 gm pickup/fullsize suv

[@RICKAFIX]

+warphace lol thanks war

[@mercedesbritton2145]

@@RICKAFIX what size is the line and fittings

[@mercedesbritton2145]

For the rear line

[@michaelrohde1593]

Couldn't find any videos online that related to my 03 Tahoe, seems if you have a silverado your good. Thanks for the great camera angles and the attention to detail, i also like that you took alot of the B.S. out of it and got to the point. these guys like to share their life stories on here. im in the Ohio area around sandusky cedar point and if you from Cleveland/Chicago you know how our trucks look. thanks man

[@glasseye49]

Awesome video angles, my highest compliments. No camera movement makes for a pleasurable viewing experience!

[@EXOVCDS]

That was one scary looking brake line! Was amazed that things came apart as well as they did. I hear Steve's got plans for a HD Leaf Blower... he's one of the few retirees who's actually using his time-off wisely!

[@RICKAFIX]

Yup I lucked out on that one...I guess in retirement the brain functions at a different level..not sure if that is good or bad but works for him lol

[@Nickthecarguy]

Do you have the part number for the part or the link on where you bought it. I'm having the same problem but I cant find the brake line

[@Badgertronix]

Old, crusty and way past it are words that spring to mind. Those brake lines didn't look too good either. Great work Rick.

[@RICKAFIX]

thanks Badger..I are we talking about steve or the brake lines?

[@pvaldeben01]

Thank you very much. I just replaced the brake line from ABS to rear. I want to replace all other brake lines that came with the kit. Do you have a video on replacing from ABS to Master cylinder and from ABS to front brakes.... as I've never done this before and you saved me on fixing my Yukon XL I recently purchased. The brake line gave out the next day I bought it lol. Again thanks for this video and the video angles. Excellent.

[@bannedvideo9354]

gotta love those icy salty winters, subscribed. Great job!

[@Richard4616]

2006 Yukon rear brake line blown. Replaced the rear one, then ordered a complete set and installed them. I used the Dorman brand off of Amazon. They will last another 12 years or so. They wasn’t pricey. Did a set on a Silverado, built all the lines from rolls of brake line. Don’t do this. Buy them already made up with fittings on them. If you get the right ones for your vehicle they will fit pretty good. A lot better than bending each bend, flaring and gettin new fittings.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Another fantastic vid buddy , some of the best camera action on KZbin. We have better plastic home depot pails up here in Canada that don't deform , back to another engineering change I guess. Were up to STEVE ROB SUCKS 3 now. Cheers

[@RICKAFIX]

Thanks buddy...third times the charm

[@ozzstars_cars]

lol at the steve rob sucks it tool. good job on the video. I've had to make my own brake lines on my older Ford trucks because preformed ones are not available. It's scary when a line blows out and your driving...ask me how i know haha

[@RICKAFIX]

for a year and traveling all over the states I always wondered when it was going to break...when I went underneath to look for the leak I never found it...now I have that to think about....thanks Ozz

[@mikesowards9519]

Performance brakes in Shelby Township Michigan hand makes literally any brake line ever made to original equipment design.

[@rhkips]

The Steve Rob Sucks It(tm) is a VERY powerful tool! Always remember, with great power comes great responsibility! ;D Great video, Rick! Those brake lines can be a real bear to replace; glad it went pretty easy for ya! :D

[@RICKAFIX]

responsibility haha nice

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Good camera work! I've done them all on my pick up from front to back. What a pain! I used a crows foot flare nut wrench to get that one you had problem with on the ABS module.

[@RICKAFIX]

I had the crows foot on back up just in case I couldn't get it...thanks.. hope you feeling better

[@johndevito1162]

You did a helluva job, but I think the brake line nuts are 9/16" not 15mm.

[@jeremysmith3729]

Nice Camerawork - FWIW, it is less risky rounding off the fittings if you use the proper 9/16 wrench instead of the 15mm. I think the original lines were made out of factory seconds of Reynolds Wrap.

[@wyattoneable]

Nice work on the camera angles. We could see most of what was going on. Steve Rob sucks it is a great tool!

[@RICKAFIX]

Thanks Wyatt...Steve is definitely a thinker

[@blaisedoerr2852]

Thanks, this was really helpful. Great job with the camera.

[@tobinsatterwhite9516]

thanks rickfix you're the man and you really know your stuff.

[@RICKAFIX]

+Tobin Satterwhite anytime Tobin

[@rustybrowneye]

I don't envy you at all sir. I remember working on cars before I had a lift I don't ever want to go back

[@RICKAFIX]

hahah fuzzy I am on the road most of the year so the day i grow up I will purchase one for christmas

[@stuzman52]

Hey Rick...yup, that was some rusty looking lines that you were replacing. And the Steve Rob's Suck it machine was pretty funny. Keep up the good work Rick...

[@RICKAFIX]

Glad you liked it Terry...Yup Steve is a good sport for sure

[@davidg813]

Why not use Nickle Copper line and rout it to an easier path to the back. You can bend Nicop by hand without kinking the line. It sure seems it would be easier than snaking it past all those wires and obstacles to get it to the rear connection. Why even take out the old line just route around it.

[@tobinsatterwhite9516]

for anyone doing this job and doesn't have a stubby 15 mm wrench you can switch back and forth with a regular 15mm wrench and a 9/16 flare wrench to tighten that fitting into the ABS module. it's tedious but it gets the job done. other than that follow this video to the T and you will get the job done. I did! also eBay has this brake line kit for $69

[@rogerw2101]

Awesome video. Thanks . What is the diameter of the line 3/8 or 5/16

[@gordonstrickler9703]

Damn. 2 years and nobody has answered you yet

[@geraldpierson2970]

From looking at the line it 1/4. Most of those trucks use 1/4 brake lines. My 01 Yukon uses 1/4 brake line.

[@2Stackd]

“i dont even know who blake is” 🤣🤣🤣

[@tobinsatterwhite9516]

thanks man followed your video 2 the T. I just removed the brake line on my Tahoe because I had a leak in the same spot as you did I did have to remove the fuel filter for better access to that fitting. my brake line kit should be here tomorrow any advice on fish in it to the front

[@RICKAFIX]

Tobin Satterwhite cool ..yeah be sure to remove the electrical connection to the abs... going to have to bend it a little to get it in

[@pvaldeben01]

Any tips on replacing the lines from ABS to front right and front left?

[@RICKAFIX]

ummmm I would buy the kit and also the tubing and see which one is easier to install...the tubing might be easier but it will take awhile...remove the inner wheel well to make it easier very simple to take off...

[@sixpacksandsrts9122]

Next time. Block the brake pedal down before losening brake line. Will block ports and keep from draining.

[@RICKAFIX]

Lesson learned... thanks Jason

[@MICKEYBROWNEYEZ21]

does that really work.

[@donnaborghese3869]

did you need to drop the gas tank?

[@paulf3067]

Idk how he ever got the master cylinder bleed that way with the bleeder kit you suppose to run the bleeder lines up into the the fluid so when you let the pedal up it draws fluid not air.

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

Only one rear line?. My 05 yukon xl has 2. Ive called several parts stors to by the rear lines and fittings. They dont know nothing. And no web site google images shows a diagram.

[@DriveShaftDrew]

pain in the back side but its done good job

[@RICKAFIX]

thanks buddy

[@franciscohuerta9860]

steve i have a 00 escalde will the work my rear driver side went out n the one atach to the rear end is rusted i tink stock to it

[@KTBProductions420]

Lol oh joy, mine just went today, should be fun....

[@n_giantyeti]

Do you know what size line wrench you used in this video?

[@h22sparkle]

So you used the same fittings but with new lines right? Sorry about the typo

[@RICKAFIX]

h22sparkle yes that is correct...I bought the kit from Chevy for 113.00 and just used the rear brake line and have the other 3 brake lines still in the box...you could buy the brake line and fittings and flare them yourself but it's a pain in the ass so I just sucked it up and paid the 113

[@Toolaholic7]

Buy the whole kit,touch one brake line the next one will break.Dorman makes them out of stainless steel

[@rustybrowneye]

wafrederick i just bought that kit today. good set

[@tonybaziel7029]

Y not rerouted whole new line wouldn't have to take box of or anything Zip tie it

[@RICKAFIX]

+Tony Baziel people watch these vids so it's better to do it correctly

[@dwilliams146]

This video is awesome great advice💪💪😁😄😂

[@atlien2621]

soooooooooooooooo I see you have a cubs shirt?? does that mean you're in the Chicagoland area?? and if so would you be willing to fix my 01'Tahoe?? I have the same issue.... rusted lines

[@RICKAFIX]

Sir Aries lol I will be in Cleveland for the next couple days then back to Chicago for a few games..it's not that big of a deal to replace

[@h22sparkle]

My friend has the same truck and it needs alot of rust treatment

[@itsjojo4]

Great video breakline replacement!

[@michaelhill783]

Is there a way for me to temporarily disable the rear brakes and use my front brakes and bleed them out on a 2001 Chevy Tahoe

[@aaronloughlin6199]

You can crimp the line with some pliers but for the love of god just limp home or to the shop and get it fixed.

[@Adam-bw4lw]

Steve Rob sucks it tool,LOL i was on the floor😂😂😂😂

[@RICKAFIX]

lol glad you liked it Adam

[@h22sparkle]

I hear ya. I wonder if new lines can be used on the threads

[@RICKAFIX]

h22sparkle yes same threads

[@carlklem199]

What is the part number for the brake line?

[@sixpacksandsrts9122]

Nik- copper line. 25 ft. No tools needed. It bends with your fingers. Will never rust. Can get a roll and fitting kit for 75. And best stuff to use.

[@RICKAFIX]

Now that is interesting

[@kenman1717]

its not recommended to use copper line for brakes. brake line is double walled to withstand braking pressures, copper line is only single walled, that's why its soft, and it won't withstand the pressures very long.

[@sixpacksandsrts9122]

+kenman1717 Lmao. Come on man. Ever hear of Google. No one said use copper. What was mentioned was nicopp line. It is brake line made from nickel and copper mixed. It's new technology my man. Check it out

[@kenman1717]

Jason Curry I've never heard of it. I'm a licensed auto tech, and replace brake lines all the time, and this option hasn't been available to me. I will look into it.

[@sixpacksandsrts9122]

+kenman1717 check it out. It's available at auto stores. Summit. Jegs etc. it's awesome stuff.

[@DrFadenstyle]

Real great video.

[@erikdoering2920]

another reason i like my 94

[@ramonesfreak2010]

So the fuel tank did come out for this job?

[@dragonfly9415]

yes!

[@garypeacock0529]

Damn dude i replaced my line from the mod the the rear last week on my 2000 gmc.....Oh yea i bought a camera and filmed parts of the head work on my son car and tryed to load it on my computer and it is not supported by windows 10 what a bummer.......

[@RICKAFIX]

Yea in the beginning it took me some time to figure out compatibility for filming so I solved it..but i had to buy a 1800 laptop lol

[@morgandavis2165]

I have a 95 Tahoe and it has the same problem.This sucks.

[@h22sparkle]

Oils you use the same screw threat fittin on new lines and flaring it to that

[@RICKAFIX]

h22sparkle don't know what you a mean??? the new flare fittings are the same as the old flare fittings

[@alisaleh4758]

Thanks very helpful video

[@RICKAFIX]

your welcome

[@codyrichard6442]

Steve Rob's wife didn't fall far from the tree

[@gordonstrickler9703]

I don't want to do it 😢😥

[@h22sparkle]

You do better making your own brake bleeder with a gatorade bottle and just have a long enough line to bleed it with your feet.

[@RICKAFIX]

+h22sparkle yup it was just a joke with my buddy Steve rob...thanks h22

[@franciscohuerta9860]

are those lines plastic?

[@RICKAFIX]

no stainless steel

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@RICKAFIX]

yup that steve rob can do it all

[@ThelmaJack]

I CAN'T RECONNECT THE LINE WITHOUT IT LEAKING HELP ME PLEASE SOMEBODY!!!!#

[@stephenjones8842]

Don't forget your clip

[@jhonmidas9955]

good job

[@RICKAFIX]

+Jhon Midas thanks

[@supercoupe6288]

still scratching my head.

[@RICKAFIX]

+super coupe about?

[@RICKAFIX]

+super coupe about?

[@jamesz.williams8746]

To much talking✌🏾