How to Replace Rusted Rear Brake Lines and Fuel Pipes - 2002 Acura TL-S

[@EelInggard]

Man, I know you uploaded it two years ago, but I am super thankful for it! I have a 2003 CL Type-S that has the exact same issue. Happy to see it had over 300k miles on it!!

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

@@EelInggard I’m glad my video will be of use to you! I would give yourself at least a couple days, this job sucks! But you’ll get it. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@abdelhamidelsayed]

First, thank you Google, second, thank you, KZbin, third, thank you Sir very much. This is the first time, I get to know you virtually, you were in this video very helpful. Thank you again.

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

I’m glad my video was helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

[@tlt61]

Super video, very specific information, but I'm too old for this stuff now and would never have the patience for this job...lol. Oh to be young again!

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

Yah this job sucked lol hands down the most difficult repair I’ve done on this car. Thanks for watching!

[@mickl8212]

Well done for your patience. I'd have scrapped the car I think. You can see the rot setting in all on the underside.

[@devinsidell]

Really great video, I've already replaced one leaking brake line with an OEM one but I know I will have to tackle the others soon. Thanks for the detailed video!

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

You're very welcome! This is certainly a difficult repair, but I'm glad my video can make the process easier!

[@Charlie-kw9jk]

1) Thanks so much! 2) I just ordered my set of fuel lines from linestogo as well and even though the items just shipped and I haven't received them yet I can tell their customer service is excellent 3) I actually ordered my brake lines from ebay using SS lines with the blue plastic/pvc coating. Hopefully they are easier to install. 4) I always thought you had to close the bleeder valve before each "brake" up during the bleed. It's nice to see you don't have to! Make it a one person job! 5) Thanks again and I hope to get this all done this Thanksgiving weekend on my 2000 3.0 V6 209,xxx miles car!

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

209k miles wow! Keep up the awesome work! Hope everything went well and thanks for watching!

[@CitizenPerkins]

Nicely done, sir! 👍 Not sure I'd tackle that repair/upgrade myself, but I had my brake lines changed out to stainless steel lines shortly after buying my '02 TL-S back in Nov of 2001. It also helps that I live in SoCal so I don't have to worry much about road salts eating up my baby! 😁

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

It certainly was one of the more difficult jobs I've done on this car! Rust certainly is a nightmare! But I'm confident these lines will last the rest of the life of the vehicle! Thanks for watching!

[@jorgereyes3241]

really nice to come across your chanel ive done a couple of dys watching your videos on my 02 tl , i actually had my brake lines satered cause they were leaking now that i see you can change them i might get this done aswell , next thing is the rusted subframe

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

Rust is a never ending battle unfortunately. Glad to hear my videos have been helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@charlesescarria3726]

This is insane amount of work and scary to tacke 🤦

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

Not gonna lie, it was the most annoying and difficult job I’ve ever performed on this vehicle. Might be worth taking to a mechanic. Best of luck to you

[@supersabrosinho]

superb video! how did you jack your TL so high to set on those esco stands?

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

I have a Menards Masterforce Heavyduty floor jack with a lift height of 23”. It’s pretty much the same as the Tractor Supply Torin Jackboss and the Northern Tool Yellow Jacket.

[@MrTurboRotary]

Thank you! Very informative 👍 Only thing I would like to know the diameter of the brake lines.

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

You’re very welcome! And the website says the rear brake lines are 3/16” diameter

[@MrTurboRotary]

@@CarRepairsMadeSimple Great, thanks!

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

@@MrTurboRotary sure thing! And thanks for watching!

[@beevaj3107]

Awesome videos! Are you located in the Midwest?

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

Thank you! And I sure am, right in the heart of the rust belt

[@lexuses3942]

Original transmission!? That’s a lot of miles. Great video

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

Yup! Original transmission still! Thank you!

[@lexuses3942]

@@CarRepairsMadeSimple That’s amazing. I just bout an 03 yesterday with 210,000. Highest mileage vehicle I’ve ever purchased. I’m a little nervous bc I’ve heard bad reviews specifically about the 03 models. Already have the fluid and filter on the way lol

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

@@lexuses3942 nice! Congrats on the new car! Yah just keep up with fluid maintenance and your car should last quite some time!

[@lexuses3942]

@@CarRepairsMadeSimple Thanks for the response!

[@julievang1462]

Hello!, I do not know where if the Proportioning valve is leaking or the brake line has a hole it is located near the driver side steering wheel, please I need help!..

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

@@julievang1462 hard to say without being there. You could clean everything up , then try some UV leak detector dye

[@jordanriver722]

I’m learning!

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

Yaaaay!!!

[@TGNize]

The fuel injection line 14mm bolt that came with the line, from lines to go, is very different from the one I had factory on my 03 tl. When I started the fuel pump after connecting all the lines, fuel started gushing into the engine bay from the 14mm bolt. Would you be able to send me an image of the bolt you recieved? Thanks

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

The bolt for that fuel line was exactly the same as far as I remember. The best image I would be able to send you is the same as what is seen in this video at 23:02. I do remember it being very tricky to put in and I had initially started cross threading it, so make sure to be careful! With it being a larger bolt, it needs to be tightened a bit more. The torque spec is 27 ft.lbs for reference. Also take note as to how many threads are visible after tightening it. At 18:50, you can see only 2 threads of the bolt remain visible when tightened properly.

[@TGNize]

@@CarRepairsMadeSimple hey thanks for the reply. I sent a message to the company asking why the bolt was different. An additional question I had was is there supposed to be an o ring for that bolt?

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

@@TGNize nope, no o-rings! I hope everything gets resolved!

[@backnd_2329]

Also i see that u pointed at the evap filter i have a code on my car that says evap canister leak is tht the same thing

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

There are a few components involved in the evaporative canister area. Check out my other video for more information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ape4iWycoJiXfas

[@kerry7967]

Is this a job that can be done with only two jack stands or would that be too inconvenient and impossible

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

You could probably get this job done with 2 jack stands, but I guarantee with as difficult as this job is already, you’ll be wishing you had 4. Jacks stands are cheap and widely available. If money is tight, you could probably find some used ones on eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook marketplace too.

[@kerry7967]

@@CarRepairsMadeSimple thanks for the reply. Similar to you I've got lots of rusty connections and parts to get around, I guess this is a full weekend job?

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

@@kerry7967 yeah this is definitely a full weekend job. I would go as far as to say this was the most difficult job I’ve performed on my car yet. Give yourself plenty of time, and even have a backup car plan encase you don’t finish on time. Best of luck to you and hope this video helps!

[@850CANE]

Hey brother. Question. Have you replaced the tensioner pulley on your car? Unfortunately I think the only way to do it is to remove the tensioner bracket because I tried to only remove the pulley but the bolt for it hits the inside of the wheel well before it backs all the way out. Was hoping you had experience with this. Thank you

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

I have not replaced that, only the auto-tensioner itself. The timing belt is one of very few jobs I take to the dealership.

[@850CANE]

@@CarRepairsMadeSimple how bad was replacing the auto tensioner as far as labor goes?

[@850CANE]

Also. Have you had to replace a headlight igniter? My passenger bulb is going out intermittently and I've replaced the bulb and it's still being funny

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

@@850CANE replacing the auto-tensioner shouldn’t be too difficult as it’s only held in by 2 small bolts. I haven’t had to replace an igniter, but I have had to replace a bulb and a ballast before.

[@850CANE]

@@CarRepairsMadeSimple thank you brother

[@philipgil8029]

I have an 03 TL, and the cooling fan stays on after the car is turned off? Is this normal? It does it for about 10-15 minutes. Also, my heater doesn’t work :( the blower motor and a/c work, but I have no heat. Any tips would be MUCH appreciated :)

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

Sounds like you're either low on coolant or there's air in the system. Go check out my video on coolant! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWLUiWZvhLmsd7M

[@lexuses3942]

How many miles?

[@thebear6529]

great videeo.hey your not from canada are you?or anyone else from montreal or near wanna help me?lol

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

Sorry, I’m not from Canada!

[@tommycarrera3875]

hey man quick question. 2001 cl-s auto here. im having some troubles with the idle while the car is sitting at stoplights in d5/d4. the idle dips down pretty low to almost a stall and then back up to normal. it tends to do this a couple times per stoplight. any help appreciated thanks!

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

Have you reset your CEL or disconnected your battery recently? Doing these things can cause a temporary rough idle

[@lexuses3942]

Clean your throttle body and idle air control valve

[@matthewfreidus5034]

Do you know where I can find a rear brake line set for a 2003 Acura cl 6-speed lines to go only has the front set for lines. I need the ones that trail towards the rear encased in the plastic cage. Thansk

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

I’m afraid I don’t know where you can find the rear lines for your car. Unfortunately this website hasn’t developed lines for ever car yet as they’re still somewhat new. The only other options I can think of include bending your own lines, or taking it to a shop.

[@MrDom8111]

hey any recommendation for a new muffler for my 03 acura tl type s?

[@MrDom8111]

i need a whole new system NY has rusted the hell out of it

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

I don’t know too much about aftermarket exhausts, but one I thought seemed pretty nice was the Revel Medallion Touring-S exhaust (T70078R).

[@ericquezada1441]

Hi bro I was wondering cuz I was planning on getting Acura TL type s 03 and most scared bout the the tranny it has 100k miles on it look like mint is there any way to test and check the transmission throughly without getting into since I’m not the owner yet

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

I would buy an obd-ii scanner and make sure the seller isn’t hiding any codes from you. Go check out my obd-ii video. Also, the most important aspect of keeping these transmissions running is keeping the fluid clean. Check the transmission oil dipstick and ensure the fluid isn’t dark or burnt smelling, and also isn’t over/underfilled.

[@georgef5187]

:-) My mechanic charge $900 for replacing the fuel and brake lines on my 99TL 230k miles. What do you think? reasonable?

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

I think that’s reasonable as this is by no means an easy job!

[@georgef5187]

@@CarRepairsMadeSimple Thanks! Makes me feel a little better :-)

[@jhonnycash290]

Hey what size is the factory rear brake lines

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

3/16"

[@backnd_2329]

Anyone else having trouble taking out the wiper relay out its insanely small in a tight space great car but engineering for it can be better

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

The relays are certainly difficult to remove. Maybe try using needle nose pliers

[@JuanMartinez-wb3jt]

How much $ you will be saving doing it by your self ?

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

It’s hard to find quotes online, and it also depends on the vehicle and how many lines are being replaced/spliced. But replacing all 5 lines entirely on this vehicle, I’d say labor alone would be between $500-1000.

[@SteveV6206]

You are doing that wrong on the yellow quick disconnect.

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

Well due to 300,000+ miles of rust buildup, it wasn’t coming off via traditional methods of squeezing the pinch tabs or using the quick disconnect tool. So I had no other choice

[@SteveV6206]

@@CarRepairsMadeSimple Squeeze the yellow part of the plastic with your fingers or needle nose pliers, then slide it off.

[@CarRepairsMadeSimple]

@@SteveV6206 like I said, already tried that, didn’t work. They were too rusty to pull apart by hand, hence the pliers and screwdriver to pry them apart.

[@angelisone]

Sounds like you have never worked on vehicles that have rusted & seized parts.